To Identify Associated Factors towards Termination of Breastfeeding among Working Mothers: A Survey

Abstract

Introduction: Employed women are less likely than unemployed women to exclusively breastfeed their children. Early return to work has been a primary cause for working women discontinuing exclusive breastfeeding. However, little is known about working moms and the factors that influence EBF from both a workplace and an individual standpoint. As a result, there is a need to measure the duration of exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding knowledge among working women. Objectives: The purpose of study is to identify associated factors towards termination of breastfeeding among working mothers Methodology: A quantitative approach using descriptive research design was used in study. Results: The result of the study shows that out of the 50 women, majority of the working mothers, (32.0%) average duration of exclusive breastfeed for 7-12 months, (30.0%) working mothers’ average duration of exclusive breastfeed for 1-3 months, (16.0%) working mothers average breastfeed for 4 -6 months and above 12 months and (6.0%) working mothers does not breastfeed. The study Concludes: that out of the 50 women, majority of the working mothers, (32.0%) average duration of exclusive breastfeed for 7-12 months, (30.0%) working mothers’ average duration of exclusive breastfeed for 1-3 months, (16.0%) working mothers average breastfeed for 4 -6 months and above 12 months and (6.0%) working mothers does not breastfeed.