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Factors affecting exclusive breast-feeding during the first 6 months in Korea

Myo Jing Kim1, Yu-Mi Kim, Jae-Ho Yoo

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.

Pediatrics International : Official Journal of the Japan Pediatric Society
|November 1, 2012
PubMed

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Exclusive breast-feeding (EBF) rates in Korea are suboptimal, with only 35.4% of infants exclusively breast-fed at 6 months. Factors like younger maternal age and higher education positively influenced EBF at 6 months.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Nutritional Epidemiology

Background:

  • Exclusive breast-feeding (EBF) is crucial for infant health.
  • Understanding EBF rates and influencing factors in Korea is essential for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of EBF in Korea.
  • To identify factors associated with EBF at 6 months of age.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) IV (2007-2008).
  • Analyzed data from 404 mother-infant pairs.
  • Defined EBF based on World Health Organization criteria.

Main Results:

  • EBF rates at 6 months were 35.4%.
  • Younger maternal age (OR=0.85), higher maternal education (OR=2.29), and urban residence (OR=2.64) were positively associated with EBF at 6 months.

Conclusions:

  • EBF rates in Korea remain suboptimal.
  • Targeted education and campaigns are needed to promote EBF, especially in underserved areas.
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