DETERMINANTS OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING FOR SIX MONTHS IN A PERI URBAN SETTLEMENT OF KANGEMI: A QUALITATIVE APPROACH.
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2013-12
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European International Journal of Science and Technology
Abstract
Exclusive breastfeeding for six months is the most effective preventive intervention for ensuring child
survival. However, uptake of exclusive breastfeeding remains a challenge. This study aimed at investigating
factors that enable some mothers to practise exclusive breastfeeding for six months successfully. The study
was conducted in Kangemi of Nairobi city county, Kenya. It utilized qualitative methods to elicit information
from participants. These were focus group discussions, key informant interviews and case studies to explore
on factors that enabled them to exclusively breastfeed for the recommended six months. Data were analysed
using Atlas-Ti program. The study findings showed that, support from health care providers, community
health workers and significant others like husband and mothers in-law promoted the practice of exclusive
breastfeeding. Further, availability of the mother, modification of work pattern and self-determination were
key to the success of exclusive breastfeeding