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An Investigation of Patterns and Factors Associated with Exclusive Breast Feeding in Northern Ghana
ISSN: 1929 - 4247
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An Investigation of Patterns and Factors Associated with Exclusive Breast Feeding in Northern Ghana
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Publisher: Lifescience Global Inc.
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IAA.ZONE/1929101454247
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Abstract
Introduction: The main aim of this study was to assess the practice of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and explore its determinants in Tamale Metropolis, Northern Ghana. Methods: In this analytical cross-sectional study, systematic random sampling was used to select 355 mother- infant pairs between 0-6 months from among consenting mothers attending post natal care at the Tamale Teaching and West Hospitals in the Tamale Metropolis. Results: The prevalence of EBF among infants < 6 months in the Tamale Metropolis for the past 24 hours was 92.1 % but it was 75.5 % in the one month prior to the study. In logistic regression analyses, factors that had significant positive association with EBR were institutional delivery, current mother’s employment, maternal motivation and household wealth index. Compared to home delivery, women who delivered at a health institution were five times more likely to practice EBF (Adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 5.17,...
