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Abstract: Background: Exclusive
breastfeeding promotes maternal-child health, reduces mortality, but remains
hampered by cultural beliefs despite progress. This study examined sociodemographic,
and healthcare-related factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding in N'Tabacoro
Attbougou community health area.
Materials and
Methods: This
was a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study, conducted at the community
health area of N'Tabacoro Attbougou over two months, and involved 420 mothers
of children aged 0 to 6 months, meeting specific inclusion criteria. Data were
collected using a structured questionnaire and then analyzed with SPSS version
20. Compliance with ethical principles, including informed consent and
anonymity, was ensured. Results: The survey conducted at the N'Tabacoro
Attbougou community health center (CSCom) involved 420 mothers of children aged
0 to 6 months. The majority of mothers (43.3%) were between 15 and 25 years
old, and 62.6% of the children were female. The study showed that mothers aged
26 to 35 were five times more likely to practice exclusive breastfeeding than
those aged 36 to 45. The availability of housewives and support, particularly
from spouses and health workers, were determining factors. Mothers'
professional activity appears to be one of the main obstacles to the practice
of EBF. Where are the determinants and obstacles? You have mentioned about
determinants in the objective. Conclusion: The low rate of exclusive breastfeeding was linked to factors, mainly the mother's personal characteristics and the sociocultural context. Nothing in the results regarding modifiable factors. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2025.9611 |
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