Sociodemographic Factors Predicting Exclusive Breastfeeding in Ethiopia: Evidence from a Meta-analysis of Studies Conducted in the Past 10 Years.

Tesfa Dejenie HabtewoldAklilu EndalamawShimels Hussien MohammedHenok MulugetaGetenet DessieGetachew Mullu KassaYared AsmareMesfin TadeseYihun Mulugeta AlemuNigussie Tadesse SharewAbera Kenay TuraBalewgizie Sileshi TegegneSisay Mulugeta Alemu

Published in: Maternal and child health journal (2021)

In this meta-analysis, we showed the relevant effect of maternal education, income, and marital status on EBF. Therefore, multifaceted, effective, and evidence-based efforts are needed to increase the national level of exclusive breastfeeding in Ethiopia.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
systematic review
case control
preterm infants
healthcare
meta analyses
physical activity
mental health
birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
randomized controlled trial
body mass index
pregnant women
weight gain
preterm birth
gestational age