Association between place of birth and timely breastfeeding initiation among Cambodian women: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Enhancing timely breastfeeding initiation within the first hour postpartum is a goal the WHO's Early Essential Newborn Care (EENC) and Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) aim to achieve globally. However, many health professionals and facilities have yet to adopt these guidelines in Cambodia, impeding timely initiation progress and maternal-infant health goals.

Methods

This secondary data analysis used the 2014 Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey (CDHS) data of 2,729 women who gave birth in the two years preceding the survey to examine the association between place of birth and timely breastfeeding initiation. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test and multivariable logistic regression were performed. Pairwise interaction terms between place of birth and

SUBMITTER: Harriott RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9308348 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature