Mothers' Practices toward Weaning Pattern for Children within Two Years of Age
fouad, ferial; Dr. Nadia Hamed Farahat; Rasha Hamdy Ali;
Abstract
determinant of healthy growth and development throughout
childhood and of good health in adulthood. So weaning very important
because they affect child's health status. Aim: The study aimed to
identify mothers' practices toward weaning pattern for children within
two years of age. Study design: a descriptive analytical study was used
to conduct this study. Subject: purposive sample was composed of 240
children and their mothers. Sitting: This study was carried out at
Maternal-Child Health center Of El Azab, at Sharabia district.
Methods: The study involved 240 children within two years of age and
their mothers at the previously mentioned setting. Data was gathered
over 3-months period. Tools: The tools of data collection included
interviewing questionnaire to assess mothers' knowledge and practices
regarding weaning pattern and physical assessment scale (Deviant
development scale) for assess growth and development of infants such
as weight, height according to age per months. Results: there are
statistically significant associations between total mothers' practices
and the child's health status and current complaint. The most health
problems regarding weaning pattern are 28.2% diarrhea, 19.5% gastric
enteritis, 13.7% vomiting and 15% food allergies. Conclusion: 86.7%
of housewife's mothers have average knowledge and 85.3% of them has
inadequate practices regarding weaning and 25% of employee's
mothers have good knowledge and 14.7% of them have inadequate
practices regarding weaning pattern. Recommendations: This study
recommended that: Increase mother's knowledge during their visits to
MCH centers. In addition to design an educational programs for
mothers about proper weaning and weaning problems and its
prevention.
childhood and of good health in adulthood. So weaning very important
because they affect child's health status. Aim: The study aimed to
identify mothers' practices toward weaning pattern for children within
two years of age. Study design: a descriptive analytical study was used
to conduct this study. Subject: purposive sample was composed of 240
children and their mothers. Sitting: This study was carried out at
Maternal-Child Health center Of El Azab, at Sharabia district.
Methods: The study involved 240 children within two years of age and
their mothers at the previously mentioned setting. Data was gathered
over 3-months period. Tools: The tools of data collection included
interviewing questionnaire to assess mothers' knowledge and practices
regarding weaning pattern and physical assessment scale (Deviant
development scale) for assess growth and development of infants such
as weight, height according to age per months. Results: there are
statistically significant associations between total mothers' practices
and the child's health status and current complaint. The most health
problems regarding weaning pattern are 28.2% diarrhea, 19.5% gastric
enteritis, 13.7% vomiting and 15% food allergies. Conclusion: 86.7%
of housewife's mothers have average knowledge and 85.3% of them has
inadequate practices regarding weaning and 25% of employee's
mothers have good knowledge and 14.7% of them have inadequate
practices regarding weaning pattern. Recommendations: This study
recommended that: Increase mother's knowledge during their visits to
MCH centers. In addition to design an educational programs for
mothers about proper weaning and weaning problems and its
prevention.
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| Title | Mothers' Practices toward Weaning Pattern for Children within Two Years of Age | Authors | fouad, ferial ; Dr. Nadia Hamed Farahat ; Rasha Hamdy Ali | Keywords | weaning - Maternal-Child Health MCH center – physical assessment- infant-infancy period. | Issue Date | 2017 | Publisher | Rasha Hamdy Ali | Source | http://research.asu.edu.eg/bitstream/12345678/38125/1/j2181.pdf | Journal | Egyptian Journal of Health Care (EJHC) | Description | weaning means different things in different cultures. In some cultures, the first swallow of something other than mother's milk is weaning, so using formula or starting solids is weaning. In others, weaning means ending breast feeding completely. In the UK, ‘weaning’ means ‘adding complementary foods’, whereas in the States it means ‘giving up breastfeeding’." Even in the US the term "weaning" is used in multiple ways. It not only refers to ending breast feeding, but also to the gradual process of replacing milk-feedings with solid foods (Emily, 2016). Weaning is when a baby transitions from breast milk to other sources of nourishment. When to wean is a personal decision. A mom might be influenced by a return to work, her health or the baby's, or simply a feeling that the time is right. Weaning a baby is a gradual process that calls for patience and understanding from both mother and child. Whenever the mothers decide to wean, the child may have another time in mind. Some children wean themselves earlier than the mother intended and others are resistant to weaning when the mother is ready. Those who are weaned later in life tend to be more resistant. For example, a 2-year-old toddler may be more attached and less flexible about giving up breastfeeding than a 12-month-old baby. At times like these, |
ISSN | 1687-9546 |
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