Determinants of breastfeeding initiation in thailand: multiple indicator cluster survey analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early initiation of breastfeeding, defined as breastfeeding within one hour of birth, is a critical indicator of optimal infant feeding practices with substantial health benefits for mothers and infants. Early initiation of breastfeeding rates in Thailand has declined over the past decade, necessitating an investigation into the underlying determinants. Therefore, this study aimed to identify trends in early initiation of breastfeeding prevalence and examine associated factors using national survey data from Thailand.

Methods

This study analysed secondary data from four rounds of the Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS4-7), conducted in 2012 (MICS4), 2015-2015 (MICS5), 2019 (MICS6), and 2022 (MICS7), including 13,063 mothers of children under 6 months

SUBMITTER: Cetthakrikul S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12366044 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature