00000cam a22000004a 4500 UP-1685523046125428772 Buklod 20230503092606.0 a r |||| u| ta 060816s1994 xx |||| r |||| u| d (iLib)UPMNL-00000056193 LG 995 1994 N8 M66 Mondragon, Loreta Tabernilla. Feeding practices among mothers in Lopez, Quezon Loreta Tabernilla Mondragon. 145 leaves. Thesis (Master of Science in Epidemiology)--University of the Philippines Manila. This study was inspired by the thrust of the Department of Health's projects to promote breastfeeding practices among mothers. Breastfeeding as a preventive measure, is a prime source of nutrition for the baby especially during the first year of the child's life.The research carried the following objectives:1. To identify the type of infant feeding practices in the identified three barangays of Lopez, Quezon.2. To determine the factors that underline their type of infant feeding;3. To identify the mothers'cognitive level on breastfeeding and infant care practices; and4. To determine a relationship between the factors that influence their knowledge about infant feeding and consequential infant feeding practice.Based on these objectives, the study attempted to answer the following research problems:1. What are the feeding practices among mothers in the three identified barangays in Lopez, Quezon?2. What are the factors that influence the type of feeding practices?3. What is the mothers' cognitive level regarding breastfeeding?4. Is there a significant relationship between the factors that influence the knowledge about infant feeding and the consequential infant feeding practice? The conceptual framework of this paper banks its stronghold on what taggart (1976) Bernard (1977) Clavano (1989) and others emphasize that infant feeding is most beneficial in the psychological, physiological and emotional dimensions when the baby is given the mother's milk. Breastmilk is a prime nutrition par excellence above all other formulae of manufactured milk. But mothers must be adherent to this concept. The formulation of the hypothesis was based on this conceptual framework.The research design made use of the qualitative exploratory survey with home visits interview. Tools were constructed to elicit the mothers' knowledge, attitudes and practices on infant feeding. Their opinions, ideas, beliefs and practices were analyzed upon the light of the conceptual framework.The major findings of this investigation are summarized as follows:The desirability of breastfeeding practice was recognized by 78.82(N=134) of the mother respondents while 21.18(N=36) opted for bottlefeeding. The knowledge and positive attitude of those mothers recognizing the desirability of breastfeeding favor this feeding practice. They know that breastmilk have nutritional and protective value aside from it being economical, safe, and ready at all times. On the other hand, the mothers who practice bottlefeeding considered this as a feasible option because theya re to work away from home; they have extra earnings and they can afford commercial milk. Mothers who were not working claim that their practice of bottlefeeding was due to unsuccessful lactation. They lack knowledge on ways to enhance milk production which contributed to their failure to lactate. Oftentimes, these mothers do not really lack milk, but they have this negative attitude towards breastfeeding or lack of enthusiasm that they opt to practice bottlefeeding.One good reason from breastfeeding is the value of this feeding practice as a family planning method. This was attested by 73.53(N=125) of the respondents who experienced delayed menstruation. However, 18.82(N=37) of the respondents do not subscribe to this belief because they got pregnant just the s Among the problems encountered by mothers who practice breastfeeding are poor milk production, breast engorgement, and feeding when under stress.For 85.88(N=146) of the respondents, milk production did not come right away but few days after delivery. These mothers experienced that eating nutritions foods, drinking plenty of milk/juices and allowing the baby to suck even if milk is still small in amount helped stimulate lactation. They also experienced that message of breasts helped enhance milk flow.With regards to milk flow, it was found out that 58.82(N=100) of the mothers claim breasts of any size are equally good for producing milk; while 41.18(N=70) believe that size of breasts determine milk production. They feel that there is a poor milk production from small breasts and as such milk lacks the needed nutritional elements.The problem of engorgement was generally experienced by all mothers but they have their own way of meeting the problem. About 40.58(N=69) of them let the baby continue to suck, 36.47(N=62) squeeze milk by hand, 22.94(N=34) stop feeding. This practice led to breastfeeding failure.The concern on whether to breastfeed when tired or under emotional stress was also experienced by the mothers. Of the respondents, 73.52(N=125) believe that the quality and quantity of milk are not affected by mothers' tension. The other 26.48(N=45) believe that baby will get sick if they breastfeed when under emotional stress.Relative to weaning practice, 73.53(N=125) of the mothers opine that as long as there is milk flow from the breasts, this should not be wasted and the babies should be continuously fed; but for 26.47(N=45) milk feeding should be stopped when child reached first year of life because this is the age for weaning. Apparent from this response is the level of their knowledge and attitude leading to this kind of practice. The study revealed that mothers needed more information on what, when, and how weaning foods.Mothers especially new ones need help in their decision to adapt a feeding practice that will be more beneficial for their babies. The support system from significant individuals/groups placed an important aspect as to advice helping these mothers in their choice of feeding practice.From whon the support came, they study revealed that 55.88(N=95) of the mothers get help from parents/relatives, 21.76(N=37) from health workers, 8.82(N=15) from 'hilots' and 7.64(N=13) from friends/neighbors; while 0.58(N=10) made the decisions themselves.As to media influence, 38.23(N=65) were informed by reading materials, 34.11(N=58) by listening to radio, and 27.64(N=47) by watching television.As to what advice regarding infant feeding, 81.17(N=138) of the respondents were encouraged to feed breastmilk to their babies; while 14.11(N=24) of them were advised to bottlefeed. Those who get breastfeeding advice were offered the following reasons:1. Human milk satisfies the infant's nutritional needs.2. Human milk is free, not to be bought, hence economical.3. Breastmilk is always ready, no need for preparation.4. There is a new law promoting breastfeeding.5. Breastfeeding facilities better emotional bonding between mother and child.For those who were advised on bottlefeeding, the following reasons seem to justify the practice:1. These mothers are working.2. One mother has twin babies. Breast feeding. Infants Nutrition. Feeding practices. UPMNL NURS LG 995 1994 N8 M66 Book