Factors of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers of Children Aged 0-6 Months in Brazzaville: The Case of Talangai Health District in 2018

Arkadit Jeandria Nkodia; Euld Noelien Iviga Doufouilou; Hermann Brunel Ngatseke; Gertrude Ndeko; Nicodeme Okobo; Ange Clauvel Niama; Gilbert Ndziessi; Ange Antoine Abena

doi:doi:10.11648/j.ejpm.20210902.17

Factors of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers of Children Aged 0-6 Months in Brazzaville: The Case of Talangai Health District in 2018

Arkadit Jeandria Nkodia, Euld Noelien Iviga Doufouilou, Hermann Brunel Ngatseke, Gertrude Ndeko, Nicodeme Okobo, Ange Clauvel Niama, Gilbert Ndziessi, Ange Antoine Abena

Published in European Journal of Preventive Medicine (Volume 9, Issue 2)

Received: 27 March 2021 Accepted: 12 April 2021 Published: 26 April 2021

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Background: Poor nutrition during a child's early years can have irreversible consequences for their health. The objective of our study was to identify the factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among mothers of children 0 to 6 months in the Talangai Health District (THD). Methods: This was a cross-sectional analytical study carried out from April 17 to July 17, 2018 in the THD. Our study involved 256 mothers of children 0-6 months old in THD Health Facilities (HF). The logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with EBF. Epi Info software version 3.5.4 was used for data entry and the STATA 14 program for data analysis. Results: The average age of the mothers was 27 years old. More than half of the mothers were between 15-25 years old or 53.9%. The majority of mothers were housewives (63.3%) and more than half had a secondary education (60.9%). There was a predominance of separated or divorced mothers, 71.1% and the third rank of the child, 38.3%. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding was 36.7%. Being a middle or senior manager was significantly associated with breastfeeding, AOR=2.9 [1.5, 5.3], p-value <0.0001. Conclusion: The practice of breastfeeding among mothers of children aged 0 to 6 months is still low and few determinants influence it. In order to promote the health of mothers and children, efforts still need to be made to strengthen breastfeeding for mothers of children 0-6 months.

Published in	European Journal of Preventive Medicine (Volume 9, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ejpm.20210902.17
Page(s)	71-74
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Breastfeeding, Factors, Mothers, Children, Health District

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Arkadit Jeandria Nkodia, Euld Noelien Iviga Doufouilou, Hermann Brunel Ngatseke, Gertrude Ndeko, Nicodeme Okobo, et al. (2021). Factors of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers of Children Aged 0-6 Months in Brazzaville: The Case of Talangai Health District in 2018. European Journal of Preventive Medicine, 9(2), 71-74. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ejpm.20210902.17

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Arkadit Jeandria Nkodia, Euld Noelien Iviga Doufouilou, Hermann Brunel Ngatseke, Gertrude Ndeko, Nicodeme Okobo, et al. Factors of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers of Children Aged 0-6 Months in Brazzaville: The Case of Talangai Health District in 2018. Eur J Prev Med. 2021;9(2):71-74. doi: 10.11648/j.ejpm.20210902.17

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Arkadit Jeandria Nkodia

Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marien Ngouabi University, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Euld Noelien Iviga Doufouilou

Department of Population and Development, Faculty of economic Sciences, Marien Ngouabi University, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Hermann Brunel Ngatseke

Department of Population and Development, Faculty of economic Sciences, Marien Ngouabi University, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Gertrude Ndeko

Department of Population and Development, Faculty of economic Sciences, Marien Ngouabi University, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Nicodeme Okobo

Department of Population and Development, Faculty of economic Sciences, Marien Ngouabi University, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Ange Clauvel Niama

Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marien Ngouabi University, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Gilbert Ndziessi

Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marien Ngouabi University, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Ange Antoine Abena

Laboratory of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marien Ngouabi University, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo

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  title = {Factors of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers of Children Aged 0-6 Months in Brazzaville: The Case of Talangai Health District in 2018},
  journal = {European Journal of Preventive Medicine},
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  number = {2},
  pages = {71-74},
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  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.ejpm.20210902.17},
  abstract = {Background: Poor nutrition during a child's early years can have irreversible consequences for their health. The objective of our study was to identify the factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among mothers of children 0 to 6 months in the Talangai Health District (THD). Methods: This was a cross-sectional analytical study carried out from April 17 to July 17, 2018 in the THD. Our study involved 256 mothers of children 0-6 months old in THD Health Facilities (HF). The logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with EBF. Epi Info software version 3.5.4 was used for data entry and the STATA 14 program for data analysis. Results: The average age of the mothers was 27 years old. More than half of the mothers were between 15-25 years old or 53.9%. The majority of mothers were housewives (63.3%) and more than half had a secondary education (60.9%). There was a predominance of separated or divorced mothers, 71.1% and the third rank of the child, 38.3%. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding was 36.7%. Being a middle or senior manager was significantly associated with breastfeeding, AOR=2.9 [1.5, 5.3], p-value <0.0001. Conclusion: The practice of breastfeeding among mothers of children aged 0 to 6 months is still low and few determinants influence it. In order to promote the health of mothers and children, efforts still need to be made to strengthen breastfeeding for mothers of children 0-6 months.},
 year = {2021}
}

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