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Breastfeeding status and some related factors in northern iran

Gholamreza Veghari, Azadreza Mansourian, Aliakbar Abdollahi

    Oman Medical Journal
    |November 30, 2011
    PubMed

    Insights

    Two-thirds of children in rural Northern Iran achieved exclusive breastfeeding for six months, with a mean breastfeeding duration of 20.6 months. Socio-demographic factors significantly influenced both exclusive and overall breastfeeding duration.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Pediatrics
    • Nutrition

    Background:

    • Exclusive breastfeeding is crucial for infant health, recommended by the WHO for the first six months.
    • Understanding factors influencing breastfeeding duration is vital for public health interventions in diverse populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess breastfeeding duration and exclusive breastfeeding duration in children under five in rural Northern Iran.
    • To identify socio-demographic factors associated with breastfeeding practices in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 2520 children aged 6-60 months in rural Northern Iran.
    • Data collected via maternal questionnaires, with breastfeeding duration calculated for children over 24 months.
    • Analysis performed using SPSS, classifying durations based on WHO definitions.

    Main Results:

    • Mean exclusive breastfeeding duration was 5.59 months; 66.4% achieved at least 6 months.
    • Mean breastfeeding duration was 20.6 months; 74.7% breastfed for at least 24 months.
    • Exclusive breastfeeding duration was positively associated with maternal education and negatively with Turkman ethnicity; overall duration correlated with family size, birth order, maternal age, and nutritional status.

    Conclusions:

    • Two-thirds of children met the 6-month exclusive breastfeeding recommendation.
    • Breastfeeding duration and exclusive breastfeeding duration are significantly influenced by socio-demographic factors in rural Northern Iran.
    • Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to improve breastfeeding practices based on local socio-demographic contexts.
    Abstract

    Keywords:
    BreastfeedingIranRuralSocio demographic factors

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