بررسي وضعيت تغذيه انحصاري با شير مادر در شيرخواران مراجعه كننده به مراكز بهداشتي درماني شهر كاشان طي سال 1386

The pattern of exclusive breast feeding in neonates under health cares in health centers of Kashan city during 2006

Background: Exclusive breast feeding, an important need for infants, can be affected by numerous factors. This study was designed to survey the pattern and period of exclusive breast feeding. Materials and Methods: The study was performed on mothers of 391 newborns at six months of age taking healthcare in health centers of Kashan. The necessary information was recorded and exclusive breast feeding patterns and related factors were determined. Results: Our findings uncovered that the rate of exclusive breast feeding was 33.1%. The exclusive breast feeding showed a significant relationship with the mothersʹ education level (P=0.001), baby weight loss (P=0.046), exclusive breast feeding education (P=0.004), type of delivery (P=0.045), fatherʹs job (P=0.012), birth weight (P=0.007) and growing (P=0.002) status. However, sexuality of the neonate, sexual preference by family, bedding room, technique of breast feeding education, motherʹs job, immaturity and weight not considerably influenced the exclusive breast feeding. Conclusion: Concerning low rate of exclusive breast feeding it seems increased understanding and knowledge of pregnant women, mothers, as well as their family, can improve exclusive breast feeding.