Determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding following birth in West Africa: A multilevel analysis using data from multi-country national health surveys.
Bewuketu TerefeTadele Biresaw BelachewDesale Bihonegn AsmamawGizachew Tadesse WassieAbebaw Gedef AzeneHabitu Birhan EshetuKindie Fentahun MuchieGetasew Mulat BantieKassawmar Angaw BogaleWubshet Debebe NegashPublished in: PloS one (2024)
The incidence of EIBF in West Africa was found to be low. The study emphasizes the need for targeted behavioral change communication programs to address timely breastfeeding initiation, specifically targeting mothers and child characteristics. Factors such as education, delivery mode, marital status, birth weight, birth order, and place of residence were significantly associated with EIBF. Special attention should be given to improving EIBF rates among women undergoing caesarean sections, infants with low birth weight, and primiparous mothers, along with structural improvements in the healthcare sector in West Africa.
Keyphrases
- gestational age
- low birth weight
- preterm infants
- birth weight
- preterm birth
- healthcare
- human milk
- cancer therapy
- pregnancy outcomes
- weight gain
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- mental health
- public health
- risk factors
- electronic health record
- big data
- type diabetes
- quality improvement
- adipose tissue
- machine learning
- body mass index
- metabolic syndrome
- physical activity
- drug delivery
- health information
- social media
- data analysis