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ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2022

Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding practice among under-six months infants in Ethiopia.

Gizachew Gobebo Mekebo, Alemayehu Siffir Argawu, Habte Tadesse Likassa, Wondimu Ayele, Senahara Korsa Wake, Dechasa Bedada, Belema Hailu, Temesgen Senbeto, Ketema Bedane, Kebede Lulu and 15 more

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5 · Who and what money

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25 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Gizachew Gobebo MekeboDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia. gizmake@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0094-7304
Alemayehu Siffir ArgawuDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Habte Tadesse LikassaDepartment of Statistics, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Wondimu AyeleDepartment of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Senahara Korsa WakeDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Dechasa BedadaDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Belema HailuDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Temesgen SenbetoDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Ketema BedaneDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Kebede LuluDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Sagni DarajeDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Reta LemesaDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Gudeta AgaDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Endale AlemayehuDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Bizunesh KefaleDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Terefa BecheraDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Getachew TadesseDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Agassa GaldassaDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Jiregna OlaniDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Geribe HembaDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Girma TeferiDepartment of Midwifery, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia.
Abebe ArgawDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Tariku IranaDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Tsigereda TilahunDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Gezahagn DiribaDepartment of Statistics, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Ambo University · ETAddis Ababa University · ETWolkite University · ET

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWorld Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first 6 months of life. EBF has sustainable long-term health benefits for both infants and mothers. Despite its benefits, the practice of EBF in Ethiopia is lower than the internationally recommended one. This study aimed at identifying factors influencing EBF practice among under-6 month infants in Ethiopia.

methodsThis study used data drawn from the 2019 Ethiopian Mini Demographic and Health Survey (2019 EMDHS) data. A multivariable logistic regression model was employed to investigate factors significantly associated with EBF practice among under-6 month infants in Ethiopia. An adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was used to measure the association of factors with EBF practice.

resultsA total of 566 infants under the age of 6 months were included in the study. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practice was 83% (95% CI: 79.70-86%). Urban residences (AOR: 0.40, 95% CI: 0.22-0.73), mothers having secondary education (AOR: 1.54, 95% CI: 1.29-1.84) and higher education (AOR: 3.18, 95% CI: 0.68-15.02), mothers having ANC visits of 1 to 3 times (AOR: 1.52, 95% CI: 1.24-1.88) and ANC visits of 4 and more times (AOR: 4.27, 95% CI: 1.06-17.25), family size of more than 5 (AOR: 0.45, 95% CI: 0.26-0.88), caesarean births (AOR: 0.63, 95% CI: 0.42-0.95), and deliveries at health facilities (AOR: 2.51, 95% CI: 1.12-5.63) were factors significantly associated with EBF practice among under-6 month infants.

conclusionIn this study, EBF practice among under-6 month infants was significantly associated with place of residence, maternal educational level, ANC visits, family size, mode of delivery, and place of delivery. Therefore, encouraging ANC visit and promotion of institutional (health facility) delivery are recommended. Furthermore, special attention has to be given to mothers with no or less education to make them better aware of the EBF and its benefits to enhance exclusive breastfeeding practice.

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Breast FeedingMothersEthiopiaFamily CharacteristicsFemaleHumansInfantPregnancyPrevalenceEthiopiaExclusive breastfeeding practiceFactors influencingUnder-six month infants

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