Breastfeeding Practice and Association between Characteristics and Experiences of Mothers Living in Bangkok.

ABSTRACT: Although the benefits of breastfeeding are widely recognized, only 14% of mothers in Thailand exclusively breastfed their children during the first six months of their lives in 2019, which dropped from 23% in 2016. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) up to six months, current breastfeeding patterns, and key determinants that influence six-month EBF among mothers residing in Bangkok, Thailand. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire survey. In total, 676 healthy mothers living in Bangkok, whose most recent child was between 6 and 18 months old, were recruited. Descriptive statistics, univariable analysis by Chi-square test, and multivariable logistic regression were performed to assess the association between six-m

SUBMITTER: Topothai C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8345453 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature