BREAST FEEDING

FACTORS CAUSING EARLY TERMINATION

Authors

  • FARAH AGHA Ziauddin Medical University, Plot 33, Behind KPT Hospital, Keamari, Karachi.
  • HABIBA SHARAF ALI Ziauddin Medical University, Plot 33, Behind KPT Hospital, Keamari, Karachi.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2011.18.03.2373

Keywords:

Breast Feeding, Prenatal Counseling

Abstract

Objective: To identify the factors, causing the early termination of breast feeding i.e. from birth to six months of age. Design: A cross sectional study. Setting: Outpatient Department of Ziauddin Medical University, Kemari Campus, Karachi. Period: June 2008 to December. 2008. Methods: A structured questionnaire was put to mothers of children up to two years of age attending the outpatient department of pediatrics. Results: Significant associations existed between the early termination of breast feeding and family income, family structure (nuclear vs. extended), mode of delivery ,delayed in initiation of breast feeding early weaning and antenatal counseling with a p-value of <0.05. Conclusions: Provision of adequate prenatal counseling, early initiation, proper economical and environmental support, backup and encouragement are key factors associated with prolonged breast feeding among women.

Author Biographies

FARAH AGHA, Ziauddin Medical University, Plot 33, Behind KPT Hospital, Keamari, Karachi.

MBBS, MCPS, FCPS (Paeds)

Assistant Professor – Pediatrics,

HABIBA SHARAF ALI, Ziauddin Medical University, Plot 33, Behind KPT Hospital, Keamari, Karachi.

MBBS, FRCOG,MSc

Associate Professor - Gynecology,

 

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Published

2011-09-10

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 03 (2011): Vol 18 No. 03

Section

Articles