Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice in Indonesia: A Population-Based Study

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Journal Korean J Fam Med

Specialty Public Health

Date 2021 Oct 4

PMID 34607416

Citations 3

Authors

Maria Gayatri

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Abstract

Background: It is a well-known fact that exclusive breastfeeding benefits both mothers and their babies. The aim of this study is to assess the associated factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding of babies until 6 months of age.

Methods: The study used data from the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey. Overall, 1,542 women who had infants aged below 6 months were included in the study. Sociodemographic and maternal health service utilization factors were examined for association with exclusive breastfeeding, using logistic regression for a complex sample design.

Results: The proportion of exclusive breastfeeding was 52.3% (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.498-0.548). Parity, antenatal care visits, early initiation of breastfeeding, low-income households, and rural areas were significant factors associated with the increased likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding. However, working status (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.70; 95% CI, 0.57-0.86) and caesarean delivery or C-section (aOR, 0.75; 95% CI, 0.57-0.99) were factors for a lower likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding.

Conclusion: Working women are at risk of discontinuation of exclusive breastfeeding. Mothers who had a normal vaginal delivery and practiced early initiation of breastfeeding had a higher rate of exclusive breastfeeding. These findings have important implications for developing comprehensive guidance and resources for women regarding the importance of exclusive breastfeeding during the early postpartum period.

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