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  1. Fulltext Breastfeeding videos as a new training tool for Malaysian breastfeeding peer counsellor program in empowering breastfeeding communities
    Ezura Madiana Md Monoto, Nor Kamariah Mohamad Alwi
    International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2018;17(101):59-63.
    MyJurnal
    The Malaysian Breastfeeding Peer Counsellors (MBFPC) is the pioneer of non-governmental organization (NGO) of trained breastfeeding peer counsellors in Malaysia initiated in 2010. The training was done in a systematic way using a developed syllabus that was adapted from and endorsed by the La Leche League International (LLLI) to suit our local population. Training materials used throughout the program were presentation slides, demonstration tools, mantas and role-plays. Materials and methods: In 2015, MBFPC partnered with Global Health Media Project (GHMP) to incorporate breastfeeding videos as training tool to further enhance the delivery of current breastfeeding peer counsellor trainings to the participants, emphasizing on helping breastfeeding mothers. The new training tool was evaluated in 38 participants, who underwent 21 hours of training. Participants were required to do pre and post-assessments to complete the MBFPC Modules, view 8 videos and do practical sessions within a 2 month period post training. Participants’ field experience survey and focus group discussions were conducted among the participants and the trainers to look at the practicality of the videos in our training. Results: All participants felt that the videos made the training more effective and helped change their understanding and approach. The trainers agreed that the videos had covered all key topics need to be delivered in the training modules and helped them to deliver most important topics in helping breastfeeding mothers in a more practical way. Conclusion: GHMP Breastfeeding Videos are suitable as educational and training tools in helping breastfeeding mothers in our training.
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding
  2. National Health and Morbidity Survey 1986
    Citation: National Health Morbidity Survey 1986. Kuala Lumpur: Ministry of Health, Malaysia, 1987
    Study name: National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS-1986)

    National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) was first initiated in 1986. Its objectives were to supplement existing data on the pattern of health problems, health needs and expenditure on health in the community to enable the Ministry of Health to review priorities and activities of programmes, plan future allocation of resources and evaluate the impact of strategies.
    The scopes covered in the survey were morbidity rates, health service utilizations and their barriers, health expenditure and their sources, immunization coverage, acute respiratory illness, hypertension, angina, smoking, diabetes, astma and injuries. The survey only focused in Peninsular Malaysia with response rate in different modules ranging from 92 to 100%. The survey was spearheaded by the Institute for Public Health (IPH) and partially supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Grant.
    The scopes covered in this survey were load of illness, health seeking behaviour, health care consumption cost, health related behaviours (exercise, breast-feeding practices, pap-smear examination, breast examination, smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, adolescent risky behaviour: smoking, alcohol consumption, drug abuse, sexual practices), specific health problems (hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, medically diagnosed cancer, injury, physical impairments, astman and acuter respiratory inflections), and blood cholesterol level. The response rate at Living Quarters (LQ) level was 86.9%.
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding
  3. National Health Morbidity Survey II (1996)
    Citation: National Health Morbidity Survey 1996. Kuala Lumpur: Ministry of Health, Malaysia, 1997
    Study name: National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS-1996)

    The Second National Health and Morbidity Study (NHMS 2) was conducted in 1996 and funded by R&D Funding under the Intensification of Research in Priority Areas Programme, Government of Malaysia and Ministry of Health. The need for this survey was identified during a discussion on research priority areas for the Seventh Malaysia Plan. NHMS 2 was aimed to provide community based data and information for the MOH to review health priorities, programme strategies and activities and planning for allocation of resources.
    The scopes covered in this survey were load of illness, health seeking behaviour, healthcare consumption cost, health related behaviours (exercise, breast-feeding practices, pap-smear behaviour: smoking alcohol consumption, drug abuse, sexual practices), specific health problems (hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, medically diagnosed cancer, injury, physical impairments, astmna and acute respiratory infections), and blood choleterol level. The NHMS 2 covered whole Malaysia including Sabah and Sarawak. The response rate at Living Quarters (LQ) level was 86.9%.
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding
  4. The health of the European child in Singapore and Malaya [duplicate2]
    Gordon GAC
    Malayan Medical Journal, 1928;3:32-40.
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding
  5. Knowledge and practice concerning some aspects of diarrhoeal disease among Orang Asli children 0-5 years, Kuala Langat District
    Yahya B, Md Naim AK
    Family Physician, 1992;4:17-19.
    A cross-sectional study was conducted in four Orang Asli settlements, in the district of Kuala Langat, to determine the knowledge and practice associated with diarrhoeal disease among the Orang asli children (0-5 years). It was seen that the social and environmental factors of the settlements were poor. Only 26% of the households had sanitary latrines and 36% had access to safer water supplies. Ninety-five percent of them had monthly income below the national poverty line. The diarrhoeal incidence was high, ie 240/1000 and the most affected were the older children in the age group of 49 - 60 months. Knowledge of diarrhoeal disease was poor. But the majority (84.2%) knew that breast feeding is the best milk for the child in order to avoid diarrhoeal disease.
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding
  6. Fulltext Influence of breastfeeding pattern on cardiovascular disease risks during adulthood: a review
    Noorsuzana Mohd Shariff, Naim Faiz Ahmad Imran, Nurshafiqa Aqila Abdul Wahab, Zaid Abd Halim, Siti Hawa Hashim, Nizuwan Azman, et al.
    Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2018;14(201):0-0.
    MyJurnal
    Infant feeding is thought to modulate cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemia. This possible association between patterns of feeding with development of cardiovascular disease later in life provides the opportunity for early intervention and prevention strategies. Among all the feeding methods applied, breastfeeding is thought to be the best method and is said to be attributable to future health benefits. How- ever, current evidence from the literature is weak and inconsistent to advocate risk factors management. Therefore, this narrative review aims to provide current findings in assessing the association of breastfeeding pattern and risk of developing cardiovascular diseases later in life. We searched three databases (MEDLINE, PubMed and Google Scholar) from year 2000 to 11 July 2018. Findings on the association between breastfeeding and cardiovascular risk factors are equivocal, although positive trend of beneficial effects of breastfeeding in reducing risk of cardiovascular diseases in adulthood was reported in majority of the studies. Future research should address all limitations that were identified by previous studies such as bias of study design and heterogeneity of samples to establish the association between breastfeeding pattern and cardiovascular disease in later life.
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding
  7. Guidelines for Complementary Feeding of Infants in the Asia Pacific Region: APACPH Public Health Nutrition Group
    Binns C, Lee MK, Yun Low W, Baker P, Bulgiba A, Dahlui M, et al.
    Asia Pac J Public Health, 2020 05;32(4):179-187.
    PMID: 32475150 DOI: 10.1177/1010539520931328
    Good nutrition in the first "1000 days," including breastfeeding and appropriate complementary foods, prepares for a healthy childhood and adult life, also contributes to the prevention of the double burden of malnutrition. Exclusive breastfeeding provides all required nutrients until an infant is around 6 months of age when complementary foods are needed. A literature review was undertaken of complementary foods in the Asia Pacific region. The foods being used at present are often of low nutrient density may provide insufficient amounts of some critical nutrients, and generally the variety is limited. Guidelines for complementary feeding are provided to assist in education and in public health planning.
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding
  8. A survey among healthcare professionals from seven countries reported diverse nutritional practices of late preterm infants
    Cheang HK, Yeung CY, Cheah I, Tjipta GD, Lubis BM, Garza-Bulnes R, et al.
    Acta Paediatr, 2022 Jul;111(7):1362-1371.
    PMID: 35340076 DOI: 10.1111/apa.16344
    AIM: To gain insight into nutritional practices and expected growth outcomes of infants born between 34 and 36 gestational weeks defined as late preterm infants (LPT).

    METHODS: An anonymous online survey among paediatricians and neonatologists from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan was conducted from March until October 2020. The questionnaire consisted of 40 questions on the nutritional management and expected growth outcomes of LPT in and after-hospital care.

    RESULTS: Healthcare professionals from low to high Human Development (HDI) countries (n = 322) and very high HDI countries (n = 169) participated in the survey. Human milk was the preferred feeding, resulting in an adequate growth of LPT (weight, length and occipitofrontal circumference), according to a majority of respondents (low to high HDI, 179/265, 68% vs. very high HDI, 73/143, 51%; p = 0.002). The expected growth outcome was higher after-hospital discharge. Less than half of healthcare professionals started enteral feeding during the 1st hour of life. Lactation difficulties, limited access to human milk fortifiers and donor human milk, especially among low to high HDI countries, were reported as major hurdles.

    CONCLUSION: Human milk is the first feeding choice for LPT. The diverse opinions on nutritional practices and expected growth outcomes among healthcare professionals indicate the necessity to develop general nutritional guidelines for LPT.

    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding
  9. Fulltext Marketing of commercial milk formula: a system to capture parents, communities, science, and policy
    Rollins N, Piwoz E, Baker P, Kingston G, Mabaso KM, McCoy D, et al.
    Lancet, 2023 Feb 11;401(10375):486-502.
    PMID: 36764314 DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01931-6
    Despite proven benefits, less than half of infants and young children globally are breastfed in accordance with the recommendations of WHO. In comparison, commercial milk formula (CMF) sales have increased to about US$55 billion annually, with more infants and young children receiving formula products than ever. This Series paper describes the CMF marketing playbook and its influence on families, health professionals, science, and policy processes, drawing on national survey data, company reports, case studies, methodical scoping reviews, and two multicountry research studies. We report how CMF sales are driven by multifaceted, well resourced marketing strategies that portray CMF products, with little or no supporting evidence, as solutions to common infant health and developmental challenges in ways that systematically undermine breastfeeding. Digital platforms substantially extend the reach and influence of marketing while circumventing the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. Creating an enabling policy environment for breastfeeding that is free from commercial influence requires greater political commitment, financial investment, CMF industry transparency, and sustained advocacy. A framework convention on the commercial marketing of food products for infants and children is needed to end CMF marketing.
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding
  10. Women's empowerment based on self-regulated learning as mother's ability to fulfill nutrition in stunted children
    Hastuti AP, Sukartini T, Arief YS, Nursalam N, Roesardhyati R, Kurniawan AW, et al.
    Med J Malaysia, 2024 Jan;79(1):28-33.
    PMID: 38287754
    INTRODUCTION: The role of providing nutrition to children aged 6-24 months who are stunted is related to the mother's ability to provide proper nutrition. Empowerment of mothers based on self-regulated learning is a nursing intervention that can be carried out by using the abilities, belief and individual capacities of mothers in completing tasks, managing and providing nutrition to children aged 6-24 months. Mother's characteristic are motivation, self-esteem, self-efficacy, knowledge, belief and ability to decisionmaking about providing nutrition to children, so it can be a learning process for the mother in using resources which improve the nutrition ability of the mother. This study aims to apply a women's empowerment model based on selfregulated learning in increasing the mother's ability to fulfill nutrition in stunted children aged 6-24 months.

    MATERIALS AND METHODS: The research design used a quasiexperiment. The sampling technique used cluster sampling with 76 respondents in intervention group and 76 respondents in control group. The research was conducted in the working area in Public Health Center, Malang Regency. Data analysis in this study used the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and Mann-Whitney.

    RESULTS: The results of the study found that there were differences in the ability of mothers to fulfill nutrition in stunted children between the intervention group and the control group (p = 0.000). There were mean differences in the ability of mothers to fulfill nutrition for stunted children before and after the intervention in the intervention group with indicators of breastfeeding, food preparation and processing, complementary- feeding and responsive feeding were increased (p = 0.000). However, in the control group, there were no differences in the ability of mothers to fulfill nutrition with indicator breastfeeding (p = 0.462), food preparation and processing (p = 0.721), complementary feeding (p = 0.721), complementary feeding (p = 0.462). (p = 0.054), responsive feeding (p = 0.465) and adherence to stunting therapy (p = 0.722).

    CONCLUSION: The women's empowerment model based on self-regulated learning is formed by individual mother factors, family factors, health service system factors, and child factors so that it can increase the mother's ability to fulfill nutrition in children aged 6-24 months who are stunted. The women's empowerment is a learning process about breastfeeding, food hygiene, infant and young children feeding, and responsive feeding by mothers to fulfill nutrition in children with stunting, with a goal and plan to achieve an improvement in mother's ability and nutritional status in children.

    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding
  11. Fulltext Postpartum depression: a survey of the incidence and associated risk factors among Malay women in Beris Kubor Besar, Bachok, Kelantan
    Wan Mahmud WM, Shariff S, Yaacob MJ
    Malays J Med Sci, 2002 Jan;9(1):41-8.
    PMID: 22969317 MyJurnal
    The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and associated risk factors of postpartum depression among Malay women in Beris Kubor Besar, Bachok, Kelantan The study was conducted between February to August 1998. A two-stage population survey approach was employed. Firstly, all the women who delivered between the months of February and May 1998 in the catchment area were identified. In stage 1, the 30 items GHQ was used as the screening instrument at 6 to 8 weeks postpartum. All the potential cases (scoring above 6 on the questionnaire) were later interviewed using the CIS in stage 2 of the study. Diagnosis of postpartum depression was only made if the women fulfilled required criteria. Of the 174 women who were recruited, 17 of them fulfilled the criteria for postpartum depression yielding an incidence rate of 9.8 %. The condition was found to be significantly linked to low income or socioeconomic status, having marital problems (mainly financial in nature) and not breast - feeding.
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding
  12. Fulltext The Availability of Information on Induced Lactation in Malaysia
    Rahim NCA, Sulaiman Z, Ismail TAT
    Malays J Med Sci, 2017 Aug;24(4):5-17.
    PMID: 28951685 MyJurnal DOI: 10.21315/mjms2017.24.4.2
    Induced lactation is a method of stimulating the production of breast milk in women who have not gone through the process of pregnancy. Recent advances in technology have given such women the opportunity to breastfeed adopted children. Previous studies conducted in Western countries have explored the breastfeeding of adopted children, as well as the experiences, successes and challenges of this process. However, research on procedures for breastfeeding adopted children is lacking in Malaysia. The authors have therefore reviewed literature related to induced lactation in Malaysia to fill this gap. Of the 30 related articles identified, 19 described the breastfeeding practices and experiences of adoptive mothers in Malaysia. Out of 19 articles, there were four journal articles, five circulars and regulations, two books, two post-graduate theses, four blogs posts and forum discussions, and two online newspaper articles. Medical information relating to induced lactation procedures was also reviewed, showing that there was a lack of scientific studies focusing on induced lactation practices among adoptive mothers. Information on religious, specifically Islamic, perspectives on breastfeeding and child adoption laws was gathered from websites, social networks, blogs, magazines and online news sources. In consideration of recent advancements in medical technology and the dire need among Malaysians, it is crucial that evidence-based, accurate and reliable information on induced lactation is made available to professionals and other individuals in this country.
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding
  13. Fulltext Breast cancer and lifestyle risks among Chinese women in the Klang Valley in 2001
    Hejar AR, Chong FB, Rosnan H, Zailina H
    Med J Malaysia, 2004 Jun;59(2):226-32.
    PMID: 15559174 MyJurnal
    Breast cancer is one of the commonest cancers among women in Malaysia. The relation between lifestyle practices and the risk of breast cancer in Chinese women aged 21-55 years were assessed using data collected from June to October 2001, via a face-to face interview in a case control study in the Breast Clinics of Kuala Lumpur Hospital and University Malaya Medical Centre. A total of 89 cases with breast cancer were compared with 85 controls without the disease. Our study showed that breastfeeding had an odds ratio of 4.43 after adjustment for confounders. The results add to the evidence of a protective association between breast feeding practices and breast cancer particularly among Chinese women receiving treatment at two government hospitals in the Klang Valley.
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding*
  14. Infant and young child nutrition promotion strategies--the Malaysian experience
    Don R
    Forum Nutr, 2003;56:234-6.
    PMID: 15806878
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding*
  15. Antenatal depressive symptoms and breastfeeding: a prospective cohort study
    Yusuff AS, Tang L, Binns CW, Lee AH
    Breastfeed Med, 2015 Jul-Aug;10(6):300-4.
    PMID: 26090921 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2015.0069
    INTRODUCTION: Globally many women suffer from depression during pregnancy. This study investigated the impact of antenatal depressive symptoms on the duration of breastfeeding up to 6 months among women in Sabah, Malaysia.
    SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A prospective cohort study of 2,072 women was conducted in Sabah during 2009-2010. Participants were recruited at 36-38 weeks of gestation and followed up at 1, 3, and 6 months postpartum. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the validated Malay version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Cox regression analyses were performed to determine the relationship between antenatal EPDS scores and cessation of breastfeeding before 6 months postpartum.
    RESULTS: In total, 1,078 (52%) women with complete information on breastfeeding duration were included in the final sample. Approximately 99% of mothers were breastfeeding at discharge, and 87% of them continued to breastfeed at 6 months postpartum. Women with an antenatal EPDS score of 8 or above were twice more likely to stop breastfeeding before 6 months (adjusted hazards ratio=1.95; 95% confidence interval, 1.26, 3.01) than those who scored less than 4 on the EPDS.
    CONCLUSIONS: Depressive symptoms during pregnancy appeared to be associated with early breastfeeding cessation for mothers residing in Sabah.
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding/psychology*
  16. Fulltext Recent developments in breastfeeding
    Jelliffe DB
    Med J Malaysia, 1986 Mar;41(1):59-63.
    PMID: 3796352
    Recent developments in breastfeeding are reviewed in relation to species-specific adaptive suckling and the level of maturity of the newborn. Scientific advantages and advances are noted concerning biochemistry, protective substances, emotional differences, child spacing and economics. The significance of unimpaired maternal reflexes and the need for information is stressed with regard to successful lactation and as common causes of inadequacy. The components needed in varying degrees, in breastfeeding programmes are mentioned briefly.
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding*
  17. Child health, breast-feeding, and survival in Malaysia: a random-effects logit approach
    Montgomery MR, Richards T, Braun HI
    J Am Stat Assoc, 1986 Jun;81(394):297-309.
    PMID: 12155406
    This study examines the possibility that estimation of the effect of breast-feeding on infant survival is affected by selection bias, in that children who are healthier at birth may be more likely to be breast-fed. Data are from the 1976 Malaysian Family Life Survey. "Ordinary logit models for breast-feeding and survival are estimated, and the results suggest that selection is indeed present. For example, children of higher birth weight appear to be more likely to be breast-fed and likely to survive. In addition, weight at birth and the duration of breast-feeding appear to be linked." Using birth weight as an indicator for the child's health, the authors conclude that "the direct influence of breast-feeding on survival remains of overwhelming importance even after corrections for selection bias are made."
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding*
  18. Three IFRP studies investigate breast-feeding and contraception
    Netw Res Triangle Park N C, 1981 Apr;2(3):1-2.
    PMID: 12281266
    PIP:
    The International Fertility Research Program is carrying out several studies focused on breastfeeding's contraceptive protection. A longitudinal study is investigating the relationship between breastfeeding and the return of ovulation and fertility after childbirth. The impact of factors such as the early introduction of supplementary foods, resumption of menses, and sexual practices on the return of ovulation will be analyzed. The study, which will be conducted at 4 geographic sites, will include a total of 100 women who are breastfeeding and a control group of 40 nonlactating mothers. Its ultimate goal will be to determine the optimum time for breastfeeding women with different cultural needs to start using contraceptives. A second study will seek to determine whether progestogen-only oral contraceptives (OCs) have advantages for lactating women. Trials in India, Malaysia, Argentina, and Egypt will compare 1000 lactating women who use progestogen-only OCs with an equal number of women who use nonhormonal contraception in terms of contraceptive acceptance and side effects and infant weight gain. The third study will survey breastfeeding patterns in relation to changing child spacing trends in a sample of 4000 women from Lagos, Nigeria. Analyzed will be the proportions of women who are using a modern method of fertility control, the proportions protected from unwanted pregnancy by the traditional practices of prolonged breastfeeding and sexual abstinence, and determinants of recent changes in the prevalence and duration of breastfeeding.
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding*
  19. Breast-feeding in some developing countries
    Ahmad M
    Egypt Popul Fam Plann Rev, 1979;13(1-2):168-86.
    PMID: 12312263
    PIP: Responses to questions relating to breastfeeding in the World Fertility Surveys of South Korea, Indonesia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Bangladesh are analyzed. Of these countries, the percentage of ever-married women who had breastfed in the last closed interval was between 94-99%, except for Malaysia (81%) and average number of months breastfeeding took place was from 16.5-19.2, except for Malaysia (7.3). The infant mortality rate in these countries was 33/1000 live births for South Korea, 45/1000 for Malaysia, 51/1000 for Sri Lanka, 137/1000 for Indonesia, 150/1000 for Bangladesh, and 152/1000 for Nepal. Responses, however, might vary according to different interview situations. Assuming that the reporting errors are of similar magnitude and direction, the relationship between duration of breastfeeding and the birth interval can be studied. But it is possible that breastfeeding was prolonged due to other reasons for which conception was delayed; thus the regression of breastfeeding duration on the birth interval is not as logical as the regression of the birth interval on the breastfeeding is, especially when habitual breastfeeding can be avoided. The negative relationship between breastfeeding and infant mortality does exist, assuming that a woman breastfeeds all her children for similar durations. Some breastfeeding differentials are place of residence (less for rural areas), education (reduces duration), and religion (Christians have shorter duration than Muslims, Hindus, or Buddhists). In South Korea the mean length of breastfeeding of women aged 25-34 and 35-44 are 17.5 and 20.5, and women using contraceptives are 26% for 25-34 and 20% for 35-44. South Korea also has the highest level of breastfeeding, highest incidence of ever use of contraceptives, and a very low level of fertility. Nepal and Bangladesh have a high level of breastfeeding but since their contraceptive incidence is low, their fertility level remains high. Some areas of further research include influence of breastfeeding on infant and child mortality.
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding*
  20. To breast feed or not?
    Nutr Rev, 1972 May;30(5):112-4.
    PMID: 4554312
    Matched MeSH terms: Breast Feeding*
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