Felix Akpojene Ogbo|Mansi Vijaybhai Dhami|Akorede O. Awosemo|Bolajoko Olubukunola Olusanya|Jacob Olusegun Olusanya|Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu|Pramesh Raj Ghimire|Andrew Page|Kingsley Agho
Regional prevalence and determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in India
Western Sydney University|Western Sydney University|Benue State University|Centre for Healthy Start Initiative|Centre for Healthy Start Initiative|Western Sydney University|Western Sydney University|Western Sydney University
exclusive breastfeeding ebf important benefits mother child india nationwide studies examined patterns ebf past decade inform national subnational breastfeeding programmes present study aimed investigate regional prevalence determinants ebf indiathis study used total weighted sample 21352 20152016 india national family health survey ebf measured proportion infants 05 months age received breast milk source nourishment based mothers recall feeds given infant 24 h survey prevalence ebf breastfeeding patterns estimated region multivariable logistic regression adjusted clustering sampling weights used investigate association study factors child maternal household health service community factors ebf regional areas indiathis study indicated wide differences prevalence ebf childhood feeding practices exist across regions india southern india highest ebf prevalence 792 northeast reported lowest 680 ebf prevalence decreased infant age dropping faster south 437 5 months compared northeast region 540 5 months similarly substantial variations key determinants ebf evident region higher birth order common factor associated nonebf across regions key modifiable determinants nonebf included higher maternal education south belonging rich households central india ebf higher maternal education central region frequent antenatal care 4 visits northern indiathis study demonstrates wide variations regional prevalence determinants ebf india improving ebf participation india would require multifaceted national subnational efforts include dedicated funds establishment appropriate policy interventions consistently monitored evaluated