Barriers to exclusive breast-feeding in Indonesian hospitals: a qualitative study of early infant feeding practices.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Although initiating breast-feeding is common in Indonesia, rates of exclusive breast-feeding are low. Our objective was to identify early barriers to exclusive breast-feeding in Indonesian hospitals.

Design

Qualitative. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in April-June 2015. The data were analysed using thematic analysis.

Setting

Indonesian provinces of Jakarta, Banten and West Java.

Subjects

Fifty-four participants including public health officials, hospital administrators, health-care professionals and parents.

Results

Five themes were identified as contributing to low rates of early exclusive breast-feeding in Indonesian hospitals: (i) quality and quantity of breast-feeding education; (ii) marketing and influence of infant formula manu

SUBMITTER: Flaherman VJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10260846 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature