Improving Early Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding through Maternal Counselling and Healthcare Worker Training at Alkhidmat Raazi Hospital, Rawalpindi
Objective: To evaluate the impact of enhanced healthcare provider counseling and practical demonstrations of correct breastfeeding techniques on improving exclusive breastfeeding practices. Study Design: Prospective follow-up study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at Alkhidma...
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| author | Naveed Butt, Usman Zafar, Ashir Iqbal, Bilal Ahmad, Sharmeen Malik |
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| description | Objective: To evaluate the impact of enhanced healthcare provider counseling and practical demonstrations of correct breastfeeding techniques on improving exclusive breastfeeding practices.
Study Design: Prospective follow-up study.
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at Alkhidmat-Raazi Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from 17 September 2022 to 7 April 2023.
Materials and Methods: A total of 309 mothers were enrolled in the study based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. A structured counseling intervention was implemented for postnatal care, incorporating bedside guidance during hospital stays and follow-up sessions conducted monthly over six months. Breastfeeding compliance was assessed through in-person and telephonic interviews documented in standardized data sheets. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24. Descriptive statistics summarized the demographic characteristics and breastfeeding practices of participants. Chi-square tests were applied for
categorical variables to assess the impact of the intervention. A p value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: The response rate for follow-up visits was 76%. Early breastfeeding initiation (within one hour of birth) was observed in 52.8% of mothers, and exclusive breastfeeding at six months increased to 65.4%.
Conclusion: Systematic postnatal counseling and hands-on guidance significantly improved breastfeeding practices. Continued support over six months facilitated better adherence to the exclusive breastfeeding code, emphasizing the importance of healthcare provider engagement in promoting optimal breastfeeding practices. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7c82c968b3124e1fb0e5cc395367b6002025-08-20T01:47:48ZengRiphah International University, IslamabadJournal of Islamic International Medical College1815-40182410-54222024-12-01194283287https://doi.org/10.57234/jiimc.december24.2320Improving Early Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding through Maternal Counselling and Healthcare Worker Training at Alkhidmat Raazi Hospital, RawalpindiNaveed Butt, Usman Zafar, Ashir Iqbal, Bilal Ahmad, Sharmeen Malik0Alkhidmat Raazi Hospital, RawalpindiObjective: To evaluate the impact of enhanced healthcare provider counseling and practical demonstrations of correct breastfeeding techniques on improving exclusive breastfeeding practices. Study Design: Prospective follow-up study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at Alkhidmat-Raazi Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from 17 September 2022 to 7 April 2023. Materials and Methods: A total of 309 mothers were enrolled in the study based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. A structured counseling intervention was implemented for postnatal care, incorporating bedside guidance during hospital stays and follow-up sessions conducted monthly over six months. Breastfeeding compliance was assessed through in-person and telephonic interviews documented in standardized data sheets. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24. Descriptive statistics summarized the demographic characteristics and breastfeeding practices of participants. Chi-square tests were applied for categorical variables to assess the impact of the intervention. A p value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The response rate for follow-up visits was 76%. Early breastfeeding initiation (within one hour of birth) was observed in 52.8% of mothers, and exclusive breastfeeding at six months increased to 65.4%. Conclusion: Systematic postnatal counseling and hands-on guidance significantly improved breastfeeding practices. Continued support over six months facilitated better adherence to the exclusive breastfeeding code, emphasizing the importance of healthcare provider engagement in promoting optimal breastfeeding practices.https://journals.riphah.edu.pk/index.php/jiimc/article/view/2320/1199breastfeedingearly initiationexclusive breastfeedinghealth promotion |
| spellingShingle | Naveed Butt, Usman Zafar, Ashir Iqbal, Bilal Ahmad, Sharmeen Malik Improving Early Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding through Maternal Counselling and Healthcare Worker Training at Alkhidmat Raazi Hospital, Rawalpindi Journal of Islamic International Medical College breastfeeding early initiation exclusive breastfeeding health promotion |
| title | Improving Early Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding through Maternal Counselling and Healthcare Worker Training at Alkhidmat Raazi Hospital, Rawalpindi |
| title_full | Improving Early Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding through Maternal Counselling and Healthcare Worker Training at Alkhidmat Raazi Hospital, Rawalpindi |
| title_fullStr | Improving Early Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding through Maternal Counselling and Healthcare Worker Training at Alkhidmat Raazi Hospital, Rawalpindi |
| title_full_unstemmed | Improving Early Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding through Maternal Counselling and Healthcare Worker Training at Alkhidmat Raazi Hospital, Rawalpindi |
| title_short | Improving Early Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding through Maternal Counselling and Healthcare Worker Training at Alkhidmat Raazi Hospital, Rawalpindi |
| title_sort | improving early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding through maternal counselling and healthcare worker training at alkhidmat raazi hospital rawalpindi |
| topic | breastfeeding early initiation exclusive breastfeeding health promotion |
| url | https://journals.riphah.edu.pk/index.php/jiimc/article/view/2320/1199 |
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