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The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and its associated factors in Cape Verde

Edna Duarte Lopes1, Alzerina Maria Rocha Lima Monteiro2, Djenifa Odília Barbosa Fernandes Cardoso Varela3

  • 1National Institute of Public Health, Praia, Cape Verde. edna.d.lopes@insp.gov.cv.

BMC Nutrition
|August 4, 2022
PubMed

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Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in Cape Verde is practiced by 32.50% of mothers. Key factors influencing EBF include maternal age, education, parity, and prenatal consultations, highlighting areas for targeted health interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months is crucial for maternal and child well-being.
  • Cape Verde's EBF rates are below WHO & UNICEF recommendations.
  • Determinants of EBF in Cape Verde remain unidentified.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the prevalence of EBF in Cape Verde.
  • To identify key factors influencing EBF practices across the nation.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study involving 1717 mothers of children under two years.
  • Data collected via structured interviews using questionnaires.
  • Statistical analyses included frequency, chi-square tests, and binary logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • EBF prevalence was 32.50% at the time of data collection.
  • Significant determinants of EBF included maternal age, education level, parity, and number of prenatal consultations.
  • Breastfeeding counseling was the only healthcare variable associated with EBF duration.

Conclusions:

  • The prevalence of EBF in Cape Verde is considered reasonable.
  • Maternal age, education, parity, and prenatal consultations are significant influences on EBF.
  • Targeted interventions focusing on these determinants can improve EBF rates.
Abstract

Keywords:
BreastfeedingDeterminants of breastfeedingExclusive breastfeeding

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