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International Journal of Public Health
Published in: International Journal of Public Health 1/2017

01-02-2017 | Original Article

Changes in knowledge, attitude and involvement of fathers in supporting exclusive breastfeeding: a community-based intervention study in a rural area of Vietnam

Authors: Tran Huu Bich, Nguyen Manh Cuong

Published in: International Journal of Public Health | Special Issue 1/2017

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Abstract

Objectives

To test the hypotheses of positive changes of fathers’ knowledge, attitude and involvement in supporting exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) after receiving breastfeeding education materials and counseling services.

Methods

A quasi-experimental, pre-test–post-test, non-equivalent control group design was used. At baseline, 251 and 241 pregnant women and their husbands were enrolled into the intervention and control groups, respectively. The 1-year intervention targeting fathers included mass media, game show-style community events, group and individual counseling at health facilities and home visits.

Results

Compared to fathers in the control group, fathers in the intervention group had higher BF knowledge scores and higher attitude scores reflecting more positive attitudes toward early initiation of BF and 6 months EBF. Fathers in the intervention group were also more likely to report active involvement in supporting mothers to practice EBF during antenatal and postpartum periods.

Conclusions

The community-based education model should be maintained and considered for conducting further test in wider application to mobilize fathers in supporting EBF.
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Metadata
Title
Changes in knowledge, attitude and involvement of fathers in supporting exclusive breastfeeding: a community-based intervention study in a rural area of Vietnam
Authors
Tran Huu Bich
Nguyen Manh Cuong
Publication date
01-02-2017
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
International Journal of Public Health / Issue Special Issue 1/2017
Print ISSN: 1661-8556
Electronic ISSN: 1661-8564
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-016-0882-0

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