Effects of Individualized Immediate Postnatal Counselling on Exclusive Breast Feeding During First Month at Bule Hora University Teaching Hospital and Yabelo General Hospital, Oromia, Ethiopia
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Breast Feeding
- Sponsor
- Bule Hora University
- Enrollment
- 221
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Early initiation of breastfeeding
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
Breastfeeding is crucial for the health of both mothers and infants, promoting healthier populations and reducing long-term healthcare costs. To maximize these benefits, education, support, and effective policies are essential. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of immediate postpartum counseling on early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding rates in the pastoralist areas of Oromia, Ethiopia.
Hypothesis: Individualized immediate postnatal counselling improve exclusive breastfeeding practice.
Detailed Description
Breastfeeding plays a crucial role in promoting the health and well-being of both mothers and their infants, contributing to healthier populations, and reducing long-term healthcare costs. Encouraging breastfeeding through education, support, and policies is essential for maximizing these benefits. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of immediate postpartum counseling on early initiation of breastfeeding rates and exclusive breastfeeding in Bule Hora and Yabelo Hospitals. A cluster randomized single-blinded trial was conducted on 224 pregnant women (112 for the intervention group and 112 for the control group) from January 1, 2023, to April 30, 2023. The effect of immediate postpartum counselling and its associated variables on early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding practices were evaluated using multiple logistic regressions. A p-value of less than 0.05, a 95% confidence interval, and an adjusted odd ratio were used to determine statistical significance.
Investigators
Belda Negesa Beyene
Principal Investigator
Bule Hora University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Early initiation of breastfeeding
Time Frame: up to 1month
Mothers will be asked about their infant breastfeeding practices, specifically regarding the early initiation of breastfeeding. The practice of early infant breastfeeding initiation will be determined using the operational definition of those who started breastfeeding within one hour after birth, while those who did not initiate breastfeeding within the first hour will be categorized accordingly.
Secondary Outcomes
- Breastfeeding frequency(up to 1 month)
- Mother knowledge and attitude(up to 1 month)