Maternal challenges of exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding in Ghana
Mothers are recommended to exclusively breastfeed their infants for the first six months of their lives. Also, after the sixth month, breastfeeding should continue with added complementary foods to the diets of children. Studies designed to sought the views of mothers on breastfeeding practices are limited. The aim of this study was to explore challenges to breastfeeding practices by considering spatial, societal and maternal characteristics in Ghana. Twenty mothers aged 15-49 years were interviewed purposively in selected communities within two regions of the country. Thematic content analytical procedures were applied to interpret and present findings. Challenges (to both exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding) spanned across spatial (home and work places), societal, and maternal characteristics. Key themes identified were in relation to household chores, work schedules, family influence, low breast milk production, swollen breasts or sore nipples, access to food items and preparation or giving foods. Addressing these challenges would require co-creation of supportive environments between couples and significant others as well as tackling institutional barriers that obstruct adequate breastfeeding among mothers. On complementary feeding, there is the need to form community health volunteers help educate mothers more on how to appropriately use local foods to feed their children.
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2019 |
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2019 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:14 |
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PloS one - 14(2019), 5 vom: 03., Seite e0215285 |
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Englisch |
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Tampah-Naah, Anthony Mwinilanaa [VerfasserIn] |
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Date Completed 09.01.2020 Date Revised 09.03.2020 published: Electronic-eCollection Citation Status MEDLINE |
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