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Breastfeeding practices in Duzce, Turkey

Nuray Yesildal1, Gulsen Aytar, Kenan Kocabay

  • 1Department of Public Health, Duzce Medical School, Duzce University, Konuralp Duzce, Turkey.

Journal of Human Lactation : Official Journal of International Lactation Consultant Association
|September 12, 2008
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Exclusive breastfeeding rates were low at 22.4% for infants under 6 months and 10.0% for continued breastfeeding up to 23 months. Inadequate milk supply and latching issues were key reasons for early breastfeeding cessation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition

Background:

  • Exclusive breastfeeding (EB) for infants ≤6 months and continued breastfeeding (CB) up to 20-23 months are critical for infant health.
  • Breastfeeding practices vary globally, necessitating regional assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate breastfeeding practices in Duzce, Turkey, using standardized indicators.
  • To identify primary reasons for early breastfeeding discontinuation (< or = 6 months).

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 158 children aged 0-24 months.
  • Data collected via face-to-face interviews with mothers using questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • The rate of exclusive breastfeeding (≤6 months) was 22.4%.
  • The rate of continued breastfeeding (20-23 months) was 10.0%.
  • Primary causes for early discontinuation were perceived inadequate milk supply (38.1%) and infant latching difficulties (14.3%).

Conclusions:

  • Breastfeeding rates in Duzce fall short of optimal targets.
  • Addressing maternal concerns about milk supply and infant latching is crucial for improving breastfeeding duration.
  • Physicians frequently recommended infant formula to mothers with infants under 6 months, highlighting a need for consistent breastfeeding support.

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