Exclusive breastfeeding practice in Nigeria: a bayesian stepwise regression analysis
Ezra Gayawan1, Samson B Adebayo, Stanley Chitekwe
1Department of Mathematical Sciences, Redeemer's University, Redemption City, Nigeria, ezrascribe@yahoo.com.
Maternal and Child Health Journal
|March 13, 2014
Summary
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in Nigeria is declining, influenced by maternal education and delivery location. Interventions are needed nationwide, especially emphasizing breastfeeding during antenatal visits.
Area of Science:
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Demography
- Biostatistics
Background:
- Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is crucial for infant health but its prevalence in Nigeria is declining.
- Understanding determinants and geographical variations of EBF is vital for effective public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding practices in Nigeria.
- To identify geographical disparities in EBF prevalence across Nigerian states.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of pooled data from Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys (1999, 2003, 2008).
- Utilized a Bayesian stepwise approach for variable selection and geographical variation analysis.
- Investigated determinants including maternal education, delivery place, and child's age.
Main Results:
- Maternal and partner education, place of delivery, mother's age, and child's age positively correlate with EBF.
- Antenatal care visits showed no association with EBF prevalence.
- Significant geographical variations in EBF were observed, with higher rates in Kwara, Kogi, Osun, Oyo and lower rates in Jigawa, Katsina, Yobe.
Conclusions:
- Targeted interventions are necessary across all Nigerian states to improve EBF rates.
- Emphasizing breastfeeding importance during antenatal care visits could enhance practices post-delivery.
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