Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding practices in rural areas in south Benin

This study is part of the national programme for the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and was technically supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency. It aimed to determine the factors leading to the cessation of EBF among mothers living in areas benefiting from an important breast...

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Autores principales: Kossou Jahdiel, Amoussa Hounkpatin Waliou, Lokonon Jaures, Hounyo Clarisse, Flenon Aubierge, Goudjo Frejus, Ait Lachguer Sara, Benkirane Hasnae, El Kari Khalid, Aguenaou Hassan
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:135ac0848e1d4ffba3186d16e878a5032021-11-12T11:44:08ZFactors influencing exclusive breastfeeding practices in rural areas in south Benin2267-124210.1051/e3sconf/202131901033https://doaj.org/article/135ac0848e1d4ffba3186d16e878a5032021-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2021/95/e3sconf_vigisan_01033.pdfhttps://doaj.org/toc/2267-1242This study is part of the national programme for the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and was technically supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency. It aimed to determine the factors leading to the cessation of EBF among mothers living in areas benefiting from an important breastfeeding promotion actions in southern Benin. The practice of EBF was measured using “deuterium oxide dose to the mother” technique in 105 mothers during 6 month’s post-partum. Factors influencing the duration of this practice were investigated through an individual interview with the mothers and their relatives. The prevalence of EBF practice in lactating mothers was 58.7%, 29.1%, and 2.4% at 1, 3, and 6 months postpartum respectively. The main factor favoring this practice at 1 and 3 months was sufficient breastmilk supply. Continuation up to 6 months was due to the support of the family and belief in its benefits. On the other hand, the principal factors that led to its interruption at 1 and 3 months were insufficient breastmilk production and the giving of herbal teas and water to the babies. After 6 months, the drastic drop of EBF was due to the lack of the support from fathers. Integrating these factors into EBF promotion actions might increase practice.Kossou JahdielAmoussa Hounkpatin WaliouLokonon JauresHounyo ClarisseFlenon AubiergeGoudjo FrejusAit Lachguer SaraBenkirane HasnaeEl Kari KhalidAguenaou HassanEDP Sciencesarticleexclusive breastfeeding practicefactors influencingbeninEnvironmental sciencesGE1-350ENFRE3S Web of Conferences, Vol 319, p 01033 (2021)
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Kossou Jahdiel
Amoussa Hounkpatin Waliou
Lokonon Jaures
Hounyo Clarisse
Flenon Aubierge
Goudjo Frejus
Ait Lachguer Sara
Benkirane Hasnae
El Kari Khalid
Aguenaou Hassan
Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding practices in rural areas in south Benin
description This study is part of the national programme for the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and was technically supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency. It aimed to determine the factors leading to the cessation of EBF among mothers living in areas benefiting from an important breastfeeding promotion actions in southern Benin. The practice of EBF was measured using “deuterium oxide dose to the mother” technique in 105 mothers during 6 month’s post-partum. Factors influencing the duration of this practice were investigated through an individual interview with the mothers and their relatives. The prevalence of EBF practice in lactating mothers was 58.7%, 29.1%, and 2.4% at 1, 3, and 6 months postpartum respectively. The main factor favoring this practice at 1 and 3 months was sufficient breastmilk supply. Continuation up to 6 months was due to the support of the family and belief in its benefits. On the other hand, the principal factors that led to its interruption at 1 and 3 months were insufficient breastmilk production and the giving of herbal teas and water to the babies. After 6 months, the drastic drop of EBF was due to the lack of the support from fathers. Integrating these factors into EBF promotion actions might increase practice.
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author Kossou Jahdiel
Amoussa Hounkpatin Waliou
Lokonon Jaures
Hounyo Clarisse
Flenon Aubierge
Goudjo Frejus
Ait Lachguer Sara
Benkirane Hasnae
El Kari Khalid
Aguenaou Hassan
author_facet Kossou Jahdiel
Amoussa Hounkpatin Waliou
Lokonon Jaures
Hounyo Clarisse
Flenon Aubierge
Goudjo Frejus
Ait Lachguer Sara
Benkirane Hasnae
El Kari Khalid
Aguenaou Hassan
author_sort Kossou Jahdiel
title Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding practices in rural areas in south Benin
title_short Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding practices in rural areas in south Benin
title_full Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding practices in rural areas in south Benin
title_fullStr Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding practices in rural areas in south Benin
title_full_unstemmed Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding practices in rural areas in south Benin
title_sort factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding practices in rural areas in south benin
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