Charu, Shakuntla Devi, and Rachna Kadian
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Introduction: WHO developed recommendations for exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months, safe complementary foods after that, and avoidance of bottle-feeding. The prevalence of bottle-feeding varies among different nations. There is a lack of data from India regarding the diverse factors contributing to the practice of bottle-feeding. Various reasons for bottle-feeding mentioned by mothers were illness, breast problems, and the perception of insufficient milk. Whatever be the reason for the selection of bottle feeding by the mother, WHO recommends the avoidance of bottle feeding and breastfeeding in all mothers, including HIV-positive mothers. Artificial feeding in any form is harmful for the baby and the mother. According to a study conducted by Chen et al., preterm infants exhibited significantly higher levels of oxygen saturation and body temperature when directly breastfed as opposed to bottle-feeding. Therefore, breastfeeding appears to be a more physiological feeding method for preterm infants, while bottle-feeding may be associated with increased stress. The use of bottles, even among initially breast-fed children, interferes negatively with oral development. Objectives of the study: 1. To find out the associated factors of bottle-feeding among the mothers of infants in a selected rural slum area of Rohtak District. 2. To find the association between bottle-feeding and selected demographic variables among the mothers of infants in a selected rural slum area of Rohtak District. Methodology: For this study, a cross-sectional research design was selected, data collection was from 13.03.2022 to 16.04.2022, and the sample for the study was selected from a selected rural slum area in Rohtak. The researcher employed convenience sampling to select a sample size of 60. A structured checklist was utilized to gather data on risk factors, and the interview method was employed. The collected data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The result showed that: Section-A: Distribution of frequency and percentage of demographic characteristics; Section B: Distribution of frequency and percentage of risk factors; and Section-C: Environmental risk factor on bottle feeding association with selected demographic variables. The findings of the analysis on bottle feeding with selected demographic variables show that there was a significant difference at the 0.05 level of significance. Conclusion: The present study aims to assess the associated risk factor for bottle feeding among mothers of infants in a selected rural slum area in Rohtak. From the findings of the data analysis, it is clear that health and biological risk factors are associated with bottle-feeding.
Keywords: Cross-sectional study, bottle-feeding, infant, rural, slum area, risk factors, mothers
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