ArticleInternational health2023
Prevalence of and factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding in Bangladesh: a multilevel modelling.
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- Assessing the causal relationship between women's empowerment and exclusive breastfeeding practices among women of reproductive age in Bangladesh using BDHS 2022 survey data.International breastfeeding journal · 2026Article
- Random-effects modelling of timely initiation of breastfeeding in Tanzania: What predicts the practice?BMJ open · 2026Article
- Examining regional disparities in maternal and child health in Bangladesh using cluster analysis of MICS 2019 data.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Determinants of breastfeeding initiation in thailand: multiple indicator cluster survey analysis.International breastfeeding journal · 2025Article
- Factors influencing early initiation of breastfeeding in Afghanistan: secondary analysis of the Afghanistan MICS 2022-23.International breastfeeding journal · 2025Article
- Individual- and community-level factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding in Mozambique: evidence from the 2022-2023 Demographic and Health Survey.International breastfeeding journal · 2024Article
- Prevalence and barriers to early initiation of breastfeeding among urban poor full-time readymade garments working mothers: a mixed-methods study in Bangladesh.International breastfeeding journal · 2024Article
- Skin-to-skin contact and early initiation of breast feeding in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study using MICS6, Bangladesh (2019) data.BMJ paediatrics open · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundEarly initiation breastfeeding (EIBF) is a sign of good health for both the mother and the newborn baby. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of EIBF among mothers in Bangladesh and to identify its associated factors.
methodsThe study used the most recent Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2017-2018 data. A total of 4776 (weighted) respondents were included in the final analysis. The association between the outcome and the independent variables was determined using multilevel (mixed effects) logistic regression analysis.
resultsThe overall weighted prevalence of EIBF among Bangladeshi mothers was 61.19% (confidence interval [CI] 59.80 to 62.56). The study shows that non-poor wealth status (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 0.81 [95% CI 0.68 to 0.95]), institutional delivery (AOR 0.77 [95% CI 0.61 to 0.96]) and caesarean delivery (AOR 0.31 [95% CI 0.26 to 0.38]) were associated with the lower odds of EIBF. Mother's secondary education (AOR 1.34 [95% CI 1.01 to 1.83]), at least four antenatal care visits (AOR 1.36 [95% CI 1.04 to 1.53]), normal birthweight (AOR 1.42 [95% CI 1.09 to 1.85]) and placed on mother's chest and bare skin after birth (AOR 1.33 [95% CI 1.11 to 1.60]) were associated with higher odds of EIBF.
conclusionIn order to enhance EIBF in Bangladesh, health professionals should emphasise skin-to-skin contact after delivery.
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