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ArticleInternational breastfeeding journal2018

Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding knowledge and intention to or practice of exclusive breastfeeding among antenatal and postnatal women receiving routine care: a cross-sectional study.

Thomas Senghore, Tobiloba Alex Omotosho, Omar Ceesay, Daisy Clara H Williams

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Article in International breastfeeding journal, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 34 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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Thomas SenghoreDepartment of Nursing and Reproductive Health, School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of The Gambia, P.O. Box 1646, Independence Drive, Banjul, The Gambia.ORCID 0000-0002-9846-9485
Tobiloba Alex OmotoshoDepartment of Nursing and Reproductive Health, School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of The Gambia, P.O. Box 1646, Independence Drive, Banjul, The Gambia.
Omar CeesayDepartment of Nursing and Reproductive Health, School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of The Gambia, P.O. Box 1646, Independence Drive, Banjul, The Gambia.
Daisy Clara H WilliamsDepartment of Nursing and Reproductive Health, School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of The Gambia, P.O. Box 1646, Independence Drive, Banjul, The Gambia.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDespite consistent evidence showing the importance of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for six months, it remains a sub-optimal practice in The Gambia. This study aimed at investigating the determinants of EBF knowledge and intention to or practice of EBF.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 334 women receiving care at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) from December 2015 to February 2016. Using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire, knowledge on EBF was determined and scored. Participants scoring above or equal to the median were determined to have sufficient EBF knowledge. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify predictors of EBF knowledge and intention to or practice of exclusive breastfeeding.

resultsThe proportion of women with sufficient exclusive breastfeeding knowledge and intended to or practice EBF were 60.2% and 38.6% respectively, while only 34.4% received EBF counseling. Earning ≥1500 GMD monthly (Adjusted Odds Ratio [aOR] 1.98; 95% Confidence Interval [Cl] 1.24, 3.16), having positive attitude (aOR 2.40; 95% Cl 1.40, 4.10) and partner supporting EBF (aOR 2.18; 95% Cl 1.23, 3.87) predicted sufficient EBF knowledge. Mothers aged 26-34 years (aOR 0.50; 9 5% Cl 0.31, 0.82) and EBF counseling (aOR 2.68; 95% Cl 1.68, 4.29) significantly associated with intention to or practice of exclusive breastfeeding.

conclusionIn conclusion, improving EBF rates will, therefore, require improved access to information on EBF targeting low socio-economically disadvantaged and older mothers. In addition, emphasis on strengthening the ongoing EBF counseling already within the health system is required.

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