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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Factors affecting breastfeeding practices in Yunnan Province, China: data from cross-sectional national household health services surveys in 2008, 2013, and 2018.

Qiong Zhang, Danyang Li, Yayun Tan, Puxian Peng, Karthikesu Kartheepan, Songyuan Tang

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Qiong Zhang *Department of Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Danyang Li *Institute of Health Studies, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Yayun Tan *Institute of Health Studies, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Puxian PengInstitute of Health Studies, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Karthikesu KartheepanInstitute of Health Studies, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Songyuan TangInstitute of Health Studies, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.

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Background: Breastfeeding is essential for infant health and maternal well being, yet China continues to experience relatively low breastfeeding rates, with significant regional disparities. Yunnan Province, characterized by its unique demographic and geographic profile, may face even greater challenges. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and factors of breastfeeding practices in Yunnan Province using data from the 2008, 2013, and 2018 National Household Health Services Surveys (NHHSS). Methods: This cross-sectional study included 742 mother-child pairs in 2008, 909 in 2013, and 620 in 2018. We assessed key breastfeeding indicators, including overall breastfeeding rate, early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months or longer, continued breastfeeding for at least 1 year, and timely introduction of complementary foods. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the associations between breastfeeding practices and maternal, child, and health service-related factors. Results: The overall breastfeeding rate in 2018 was 94.35%, with no significant difference across the three survey years ( Conclusion: While the overall breastfeeding rate in Yunnan Province is relatively high, the rates of exclusive and continued breastfeeding remain low. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and stronger social and health system support to promote sustained breastfeeding practices. Enhanced public education and maternal support services are crucial for improving breastfeeding outcomes in the region.

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Breast FeedingMothersAdolescentAdultChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornYoung Adultbreastfeedingfactorsmaternal healthprevalenceYunnan

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