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    Assessment of colostrum feeding practice and associated factors among postnatal mothers in selected health facilities in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 2020.
    (Addis Abeba University, 2020-06) Teketel, Aster; Dr. Murugan, Ralalakshmi(Ph.D. Assistant Professor); Mulugeta, Tefera(Ph.D. fellow)
    BACKGROUND: Colostrum helps to prevent bacterial infections that are a danger to newborn babies. The antibodies probably help to prevent a baby from developing allergies. From around the world statistics reveal that colostrum is frequently discarded. Lack of knowledge regarding colostrum feeding is the major cause for infant morbidity and mortality rates. There are diverse factors that affect colostrum feeding in Ethiopia; socio-demographic factors, obstetric factors and health service-related factors, and traditional beliefs. OBJECTIVE: To assess colostrum feeding practice and associated factors among postnatal mothers in selected health facilities, in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. METHODS: Facility-based cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted since March 27, to April 30, 2020.Totally ten health centers selected. The Sample size was calculated by using a single proportion formula and the total 427sampled post-natal mothers were participated in this study and allocated to each selected health centers proportion to size. The data was collected using self-administered questioners. The analysis was done by SPSS version 26 for data entry and analysis. Both bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with colostrum feeding. RESULT: The prevalence of colostrum feeding practice was 88.8%, which was higher than the country recommendation level. Mothers who had ANC visiting more fed colostrum than mothers who had not ANC visiting (AOR=5.241(95%CI.1.797, 15.286).Mothers who had a good perception of colostrum more fed their babies than those who had poor perception (AOR=7.433 95% CI3.021, 18.289). CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION The prevalence of colostrum feeding practice was 88.8%, grater majority of mothers practiced colostrum feeding, which was higher than the country recommendation level Maternal perception, sources of information, ANC visiting, associated factors for colostrum feeding practice. Health education programs should be given for on ANC follow-up regarding the importance of colostrum feeding. Mass media should also take a step to educate the families and mothers about colostrum. Ministry of health to take action increasing the promotion of breast-feeding practice especially benefits of colostrum feeding.