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Breast-feeding in Egypt

M M Hossain1, R R Reves, M M Radwan

  • 1Epidemiology Study Center, Bilbeis, Sharqiya, Egypt.

Journal of the Royal Society of Health
|December 1, 1994
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Breastfeeding prevalence in rural Egypt declined with infant age, with exclusive breastfeeding dropping significantly by 11 weeks. Early supplementation practices were common, contradicting infant feeding recommendations.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Appropriate infant feeding practices are crucial for child health and development.
  • Understanding current feeding trends is essential for effective public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the prevalence of overall and exclusive breastfeeding in infants.
  • To identify factors associated with breastfeeding practices in rural Egypt.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort study followed 152 neonates and mothers in rural Bilbeis, Egypt.
  • Twice-weekly home visits were conducted from October 1987 to April 1989.
  • Data on infant feeding practices were collected to minimize recall bias.

Main Results:

Keywords:
AfricaAge FactorsArab CountriesBiologyBreast Feeding--determinantsCohort AnalysisDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEgyptHealthInfantInfant NutritionLactationMaternal PhysiologyMeasurementMediterranean CountriesNorthern AfricaNutritionPhysiologyPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPrevalenceYouth

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  • Overall breastfeeding prevalence decreased from 100% at 0-11 weeks to 89% at 36-47 weeks.
  • Exclusive breastfeeding prevalence dropped from 20% at 0-11 weeks to 0% at 36-47 weeks.
  • Mothers with previous children and refrigerator ownership were associated with overall breastfeeding rates; prelacteal feeding was linked to lower exclusive breastfeeding.

Conclusions:

  • While nearly 90% of infants were breastfed at 47 weeks, early supplementation (80% by 11 weeks) is prevalent.
  • These findings highlight deviations from recommended infant feeding guidelines in the study population.
  • Interventions promoting exclusive breastfeeding and optimal complementary feeding are needed.