Factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding: a survey in Northern Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorMukunya, David
dc.contributor.authorTumwine, James K.
dc.contributor.authorNankabirwa, Victoria
dc.contributor.authorNdeezi, Grace
dc.contributor.authorOdongo, Isaac
dc.contributor.authorTumuhamye, Josephine
dc.contributor.authorTongun, Justin Bruno
dc.contributor.authorKizito, Samuel
dc.contributor.authorNapyo, Agnes
dc.contributor.authorAchora, Vincentina
dc.contributor.authorOdongkara, Beatrice
dc.contributor.authorTylleskar, Thorkild
dc.date.accessioned2023-02-12T19:53:23Z
dc.date.available2023-02-12T19:53:23Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.description.abstractInitiation of breastfeeding later than 1 hour after birth is associated with increased neonatal morbidity and mortality. Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding. Methods: We conducted a survey in 2016 of 930 children under the age of 2 years in Lira district, northern Uganda. Mothers of the children were interviewed and data was collected on mobile phones using Open Data Kit software (https://opendatakit.org). Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding. Results: Almost half [48.2%, 95% confidence interval (CI) (44.3–52.1)] of the mothers delayed initiation of breastfeeding. Factors significantly associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding in multivariable analysis included caesarean delivery [Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) 11.10 95% CI (3.73–33.04)], discarding initial breast milk [AOR 2.02 95% CI (1.41–2.88)], home delivery [AOR 1.43 95% CI (1.04–1.97)] and mother being responsible for initiating breastfeeding as compared to a health worker or relative [AOR 1.73 95% CI (1.33–2.26)]. Mothers having a secondary education were less likely [AOR 0.54 95% CI (0.30–0.96)] to delay initiation of breastfeeding as compared to those with no education. Conclusion: About half the mothers delayed initiation of breastfeeding until after 1 hour after birth. Programs to promote, protect and support breastfeeding in this post conflict region are urgently needed.en_US
dc.identifier.citationDavid Mukunya, James K Tumwine, Victoria Nankabirwa, Grace Ndeezi, Isaac Odongo, Josephine Tumuhamye, Justin Bruno Tongun, Samuel Kizito, Agnes Napyo, Vincentina Achora, Beatrice Odongkara & Thorkild Tylleskar (2017) Factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding: a survey in Northern Uganda, Global Health Action, 10:1, 1410975, DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2017.1410975en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2017.1410975
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/7765
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherGlobal Health Actionen_US
dc.subjectNutritionen_US
dc.subjectInfant-feedingen_US
dc.subjectPost-conflicten_US
dc.subjectBreastmilken_US
dc.subjectNeonatalen_US
dc.titleFactors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding: a survey in Northern Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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