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Project No. 1 (1992)A Cross-Sectional Survey on the Factors Influencing Breast-Feeding PracticesAmong Al-Ain National MothersStudent Authors: Fatima Al-DaheriFaculty Supervisors: Dr. Adekolu-John, Dr. A. BenerAbstract:Objectives To assess the factors influencing breast-feeding practices among Al Ainnational mothers.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in Al Ain City between 22 November<strong>and</strong> 22 December 1992 to determine prevalence <strong>of</strong> breast-feeding <strong>and</strong> factorsinfluencing the feeding practices in a study population <strong>of</strong> 220 national mothers.Results <strong>and</strong> Conclusions The majority <strong>of</strong> mothers (99.1%) breastfed their babiesinitially, although a great number <strong>of</strong> them introduced bottle feeding early. The me<strong>and</strong>uration for breast-feeding was 14.8 months. Some factors significantly wereassociated with duration <strong>of</strong> breast-feeding <strong>and</strong> types <strong>of</strong> feeding practices. Thosefactors were maternal age, level <strong>of</strong> education, occupation, family income, place <strong>and</strong>type <strong>of</strong> delivery <strong>and</strong> contraceptive use. The most common reasons for stopping ordiverting from breast-feeding were: inadequate milk secretion <strong>and</strong> new pregnancy.

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