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[Factors associated with breastfeeding in two municipalities with low human development index in Northeast Brazil]

Mirella Gondim Ozias Aquino de Oliveira1, Pedro Israel Cabral de Lira, Malaquias Batista Filho

  • 1Departamento de Nutrição da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, PE. mirellaozias@gmail.com

Revista Brasileira De Epidemiologia = Brazilian Journal of Epidemiology
|May 18, 2013
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Breastfeeding duration in Gameleira and São João do Tigre was below recommendations. Better socioeconomic status and prenatal care positively influenced exclusive/predominant breastfeeding duration, acting as protective factors.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Breastfeeding is crucial for infant nutrition and health.
  • Understanding factors influencing breastfeeding duration is vital for public health interventions.
  • Previous studies highlight socioeconomic and healthcare access as key determinants.

Purpose:

  • To determine the duration of breastfeeding in children under two years old.
  • To identify factors associated with exclusive and predominant breastfeeding.
  • To analyze the influence of socioeconomic conditions and prenatal care on breastfeeding duration.

Summary:

  • A cross-sectional study in Pernambuco and Paraiba, Brazil, analyzed 504 children under two.
  • Survival analysis revealed median exclusive breastfeeding durations of 19 and 23 days, and exclusive/predominant breastfeeding durations of 79 and 91 days.
  • Higher maternal education, better sanitation, consumer goods, and comprehensive prenatal care were associated with longer breastfeeding durations.

Impact:

  • Findings indicate breastfeeding durations fall short of recommended guidelines.
  • Improved socioeconomic status and accessible prenatal care emerged as significant protective factors for breastfeeding.
  • Results can inform targeted interventions to promote optimal breastfeeding practices in similar settings.
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