Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months among caregivers of children under five years in northern Ghana: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Despite consistent evidence highlighting the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months, EBF duration sometimes falls short of six months or exceeds it. This research seeks to explore factors influencing the practice of optimal duration of EBF and identify factors associated with suboptimal EBF durations. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 16 districts across four Northern regions of Ghana with 2000 caregivers of children under five years old. The analysis specifically focused on a subset of 1761 biological mothers. Logistic regression was conducted to discern socio-demographic, care-seeking, and behavioral determinants influencing the practice of EBF for a six-month duration. Additionally, multinomial logistic regression was used to identify factors associat

SUBMITTER: Thompson GH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11563355 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature