Breastfeeding Practices and Associated Factors in Shanghai: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: The status of breastfeeding practices remains unsatisfactory across China, but regional differences persist. However, disaggregated data for specific provinces are limited. This representative survey determined the status of breastfeeding and factors associated with breastfeeding practices in Shanghai. The questionnaire was designed in compliance with indicators for assessing infant and young child-feeding practices defined by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). A total of 2665 children aged two years and younger (0-730 days) were investigated, among whom 1677 were aged under six months. The early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) rate was 60.3%. Among children aged under six months, 43.4% were exclusively breastfed (EBF). The univariate regressi

SUBMITTER: Hao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9610171 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature