Traditional beliefs as forgotten influencing factors on breast-feeding performance in Turkey
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2006
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Hizel, S
Ceyhun, G
Tanzer, F
Sanli, C
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SAUDI MED J
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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
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Objectives: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to identify the infant feeding practices and to evaluate the attitudes and beliefs of mothers on breast-feeding in Turkey. Methods: This study was established in 10 provinces of Turkey between December 2000 and March 2001 and the study group was comprised of 1,767 women between the ages of 15-49 years (mean 27.6 +/- 6.4 years). Questionnaires were self-filled by mothers in the waiting rooms of the health centers. Results: One hundred seventy-three women (9.9%) were illiterate, 829 (47.7%) had <= 5 years of schooling, and 83.4% were housewives. A significant number of women have traditional beliefs related to breast-feeding practices. According to 23.4% of the women at least 3 calls to prayer (average 12 hours) should be waited before the first breast-feeding postpartum and more than 30% of the mothers believe that colostrum should not be given to the newborn, some mothers' breast milk could harm their babies, and an evil eye could harm their breast milk. The traditional belief status and educational status of the women differed significantly between provinces, lower educational status and higher rates of women with traditional beliefs were observed in less developed eastern provinces. Overall, 60.6% of the women were knowledgeable on breast-feeding practices, whereas only 13.5% were scored as good in attitudes. Among all women with breast-feed babies, 35.8% started supplementary feeding in the first 3 months of life. Mother's age, education, occupation and traditional beliefs did not have a significant effect on supplementation time. Conclusions: As a result, these findings suggest the importance of taking into account the customs, local beliefs and family influences in planning community health programs.
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SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL
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Q4
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27
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