Barriers and drivers to exclusive breastfeeding in Kyrgyzstan: a qualitative study with mothers and health workers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The WHO/UNICEF global nutrition target for exclusive breastfeeding for six months is at least 70% of infants by 2030. However, global prevalence rates are 48% with variations between countries and within regions. Kyrgyzstan has consistently high early breastfeeding initiation rates, yet exclusive breastfeeding for six months is 46%. This qualitative study addressed two research questions: (1) What are the barriers and drivers for mothers to exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months? (2) What are the barriers and drivers for health workers in primary care facilities to supporting exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months?

Methods

The study took place from April to June 2023 in five sites (mix of urban and rural). Ten focus group discussions with 40 prim

SUBMITTER: Jackson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11748667 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature