The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and its associated factors in Cape Verde.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first 6 months of life is essential for maternal and child health. Breast milk is considered the most suitable food for the child in early years of life. Studies carried out in Cape Verde (INE; MSSS, Apresentação dos Principais Resultados Preliminares do IDSR-III, 2018) showed prevalence of EBF below the values recommended by the (WHO & UNICEF, Global Breastfeeding Scorecard, 2018. Enabling Women To Breastfeed Through Better Policies And Programmes, 2019). However, the determinants of EBF across the country have never been identified. The objective of this study is to estimate prevalence and identify the determinants of EBF in Cape Verde.

Methods

This is a quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study carried out between

SUBMITTER: Duarte Lopes E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9351167 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature