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Occup Med Health Aff
ISSN: 2329-6879 OMHA, an open access journal
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October 16-17, 2017
October 16-17, 2017 Dubai, UAE
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Effect of training of the health care providers on exclusive breastfeeding trend at the militarymaternity
hospital in Omdurman, Sudan in 2014
Amani Abdel Rahman and Hamadnalla Sir Alkhatim
University of Khartoum, Sudan
Background:
In the developing world exclusive breastfeeding remains a challenge. Strengthening exclusive breastfeeding
promotion is a necessity, in addition to capacity-building of the health care providers.
Aim & Methods:
This is a quasi-experimental (non-randomized controlled) study, conducted in the Military Maternity
Hospital in Omdurman, Sudan in 2014. The study aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude and skills of the health care
providers regarding breastfeeding before and after training (workshops and bed side training). The effect on the trend of
exclusive breastfeeding was then assessed. Alribat Hospital was used as control. Total coverage of the health care providers
was done (107 from the military and 61 from Alribat Hospital). The skills of 22 and 16 midwives were assessed. A systematic
random sample of mothers was evaluated to detect the effect of training on the exclusive breastfeeding trend. Data was collected
from the health care providers by pre and post-test, observation check list for the skills of the midwives. Questionnaire was
structured for the mothers after delivery and the follow-up phone questionnaires.
Results:
The health care providers fromthe study and control hospital were comparable. Statistical analysis revealed insignificant
differences between the two groups before training (P>0.05). Training resulted in significant improvement in health care
providers’ knowledge and attitude toward breastfeeding (P<0.05). The skills of the midwives in breastfeeding support improved
dramatically after training. There were statistically significant differences in the trends of exclusive breastfeeding as was shown
by Z-test and P values <0.0001.
Conclusion:
Breastfeeding training in the Military Maternity Hospital resulted in significant improvement in health care
providers’ knowledge, skills and attitude toward breastfeeding. This was reflected positively on the exclusive breastfeeding
trend.
Recent Publications
1.Rahman A A and Alkhatim H S (2016) Factors Affecting the Sustainability of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in Khartoum State, Sudan.
J Community Med Health Educ
; 6: 4.
Biography
Amani Abdelrahman has her expertise in education and passion in improving the health and wellbeing of women and young children. Her work in community
medicine and breastfeeding promotion, protection and support. Being an assistant professor in community medicine and International board certified lactation
consultant (IBCLC) qualified her to work for the health of the community as a whole and infants, young children and women in particular.
aaseed49@gmail.comAmani Abdel Rahman et al., Occup Med Health Aff 2017, 5:4 (Suppl)
DOI: 10.4172/2329-6879-C1-037