Parental support and exclusive breastfeeding at 3 months in West Java, Indonesia: a mixed-methods approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rate in Indonesia is lower than expected. Among the key factors affecting breastfeeding practices, paternal support has been suggested.

Purpose

To explore the role of paternal support in EBF failure among 3-month-old infants.

Methods

This sequential mixed-methods study, part of an ongoing cohort study in West Java in early 2022, included 225 infants. The parents of 3-month-old infants were interviewed. Paternal support was assessed using a 15-point validated questionnaire for a total score of 15-60 points. Multivariate binary regression was used to determine adjusted odds ratios (aORs). The qualitative exploration was based on in-depth interviews (IDIs) and forum group discussions (FGDs) following the quantitative survey.

SUBMITTER: Sartika RAD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11222911 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature