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ArticleArchives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique2020

Determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding in Papua New Guinea: a population-based study using the 2016-2018 demographic and health survey data.

Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Ebenezer Agbaglo, Louis Kobina Dadzie, Justice Kanor Tetteh, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Tarif Salihu, Sanni Yaya

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Abdul-Aziz SeiduDepartment of Population and Health, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana. abdul-aziz.seidu@stu.ucc.edu.gh.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9734-9054
Bright Opoku AhinkorahSchool of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Ebenezer AgbagloDepartment of English, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Louis Kobina DadzieDepartment of Population and Health, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Justice Kanor TettehDepartment of Population and Health, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Edward Kwabena AmeyawSchool of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Tarif SalihuDepartment of Population and Health, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Sanni YayaSchool of International Development and Global Studies, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.

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Abstract

backgroundInitiation of breastfeeding after birth comes with a wide range of benefits to the child. For example, it provides the child with all essential nutrients needed for survival within the first six months of birth. This study sought to determine the prevalence and factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding (EIB) in Papua New Guinea.

methodsWe utilized the Demographic and Health Survey data of 3198 childbearing women in Papua New Guinea. We employed descriptive and binary logistic regression analyses. We presented the results as Crude Odds Ratios (COR) and Adjusted Odds Ratios (AOR), with 95% confidence intervals (CI) signifying level of precision. Level of statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.

resultsWomen aged 20-29 [AOR = 1.583, CI = 1.147-2.185] and those aged 30+ [AOR = 1.631, CI = 1.140-2.335] had higher odds of EIB, compared to those aged 15-19. Women from the Islands region had lower odds [AOR = 0.690, CI = 0.565-0.842] of EIB, compared to those in Southern region. Women who delivered through caesarean section had lower odds of EIB, compared to those who delivered via vaginal delivery [AOR = 0.286, CI = 0.182-0.451]. Relatedly, women who delivered in hospitals had lower odds of EIB [AOR = 0.752, CI = 0.624-0.905], compared to those who delivered at home. Women who practiced skin-to-skin contact with the baby [AOR = 1.640, CI = 1.385-1.942] had higher odds of EIB, compared to those who did not. Women who read newspaper or magazine at least once a week had lower odds of EIB [AOR = 0.781, CI = 0.619-0.986], compared to those who did not read newspaper at all.

conclusionThe prevalence of EIB in Papua New Guinea was relatively high (60%). The factors associated with EIB are age of the women, region of residence, mode of delivery, place of delivery, practice of skin-to-skin contact with the baby, and exposure to mass media (newspaper). To increase EIB in Papua New Guinea, these factors ought to be considered in the implementation of policies and measures to strengthen existing policies. Health providers should educate mothers on the importance of EIB.

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BreastfeedingEarly initiation of breastfeedingGlobal healthNewborn healthPapua New GuineaPublic health

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PMCPMC7684736

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