Spatial variation and determinants of delayed breastfeeding initiation in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis of recent evidence from EDHS 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the World Health Organization's firm recommendation to start breastfeeding during the first hour after delivery, nearly 54% of children in low- and middle-income countries are unable to initiate breastfeeding within the recommended time frame. Understanding the initiation of breastfeeding is essential for optimal child health and maternal well-being.

Methods

This study was conducted using the recent Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) data (2019) on a weighted sample of 1982 Ethiopian mothers of children aged under 24 months. The data extraction was conducted between August 1 and 30, 2023. Delayed' initiation of breastfeeding is defined as failure to initiate breastfeeding within one hour after birth. STATA version 17 was used for non-spatial an

SUBMITTER: Haile RN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10851470 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature