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标题：A Study of Protein Energy Malnutrition with respect to Breast Feeding Practices in Less than Six Year Children
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作者：Balaji V Ukarande ; Ajit S Nagaonkar
期刊名称：National Journal of Community Medicine
印刷版ISSN：0976-3325
电子版ISSN：2229-6816
出版年度：2015
卷号：6
期号：4
页码：626-628
出版社：National Journal of Community Medicine
摘要："Introduction: Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival globally, less than 40% of infants under six months of age are exclusively breastfed. Method: Community based, cross sectional study in rural field practice area in 476 under six children Results: The Proportion of undernutrition was more in, who has not exclusively breast fed (72.92% and 44.07%, p<0.001), who did not received colostrum (91.74% and 27.64%, p<0.0001). Who received prelacteal feed (94.35% and 25.20%, p<0.05), Breast fed after 1hr of birth. (71.66% and 45.34% (p<0.0001). Who has un-hygienic feeding practices (63.33% and 50.57% p<0.05). Who weaned after 6 months of age (67.11% 43.60%. p<0.001). Conclusion: Adequate breastfeeding counseling and support are essential for mothers and families to initiate and maintain optimal breastfeeding practices. "
关键词：Malnutrition; Breast feeding; hygiene; feeding practices; weaning practices