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Prevalence and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months of life in Tehran: a population-based

Z S Noughabi1, S Golian Tehrani1, A R Foroushani2

  • 1Department of Maternal and Child Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal = La Revue De Sante De La Mediterranee Orientale = Al-Majallah Al-Sihhiyah Li-Sharq Al-Mutawassit
|June 17, 2014
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Exclusive breastfeeding rates in Tehran are low, with only 46.5% of infants exclusively breastfed. Factors like early breast contact and maternal intention promote exclusive breastfeeding, while hospital formula and conflicting advice hinder it.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Exclusive breastfeeding is recognized as the optimal infant nutrition for the first six months.
  • Understanding local prevalence and influencing factors is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in Tehran, Iran.
  • To identify factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted.
  • 538 mothers with children aged 6-24 months completed interview questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding was 46.5%.
  • Formula supplementation in hospital (OR=0.41) and conflicting feeding advice (OR=0.53) negatively impacted exclusive breastfeeding.
  • Maternal intention (OR=5.85) and early infant-mother breast contact (OR=2.35) positively influenced exclusive breastfeeding.

Conclusions:

  • Exclusive breastfeeding rates in Tehran are suboptimal.
  • Interventions should focus on promoting maternal intention, facilitating early breast contact, and providing consistent infant feeding advice.
  • Minimizing hospital formula supplementation is recommended.

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