Determinants of early initiation of breast feeding among mothers of children aged less than 24 months in Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study.

Sewunet Sako Shagaro Girma GilanoBe'emnet TekabeSintayehu Abebe

Published in: BMJ open (2022)

In this study, the overall prevalence of EIBF was good. Place of delivery, mode of delivery, postnatal check-up, type of birth, birth order and region were factors significantly associated with EIBF. Therefore, government and stakeholders need to show commitment to improve access and utilisation of basic maternal health services to increase the practice of EIBF.

Keyphrases

gestational age
pregnancy outcomes
birth weight
healthcare
risk factors
preterm infants
quality improvement
body mass index
physical activity
weight gain
cell fate