Breastfeeding practices in Duzce, Turkey
Nuray Yesildal1, Gulsen Aytar, Kenan Kocabay
1Department of Public Health, Duzce Medical School, Duzce University, Konuralp Duzce, Turkey.
Summary
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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