Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in an urban population of primiparas in Lebanon: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The proportion of mothers who exclusively breastfeed their babies up to 6 months remains low. Determinants of breastfeeding practices have been largely documented in high-income countries. Little evidence exists on possible predictors of breastfeeding behaviors in the Middle East. Our aim was to assess the prevalence of breastfeeding in Beirut and determine the factors that impact breastfeeding behavior in this population.

Methods

Data for this longitudinal study is nested within a randomized controlled trial (RCT) assessing the impact of a 24-hour hotline and postpartum support film on postpartum stress. Healthy first-time mothers delivering in the capital Beirut between March and July 2009, were interviewed at 1-3 days and 8-12 weeks post delivery. A multiple lo

SUBMITTER: Hamade H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3737045 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature