Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding in Sub-Saharan Africa: analysis of demographic and health surveys
This study highlights key factors influencing EBF in 25 Sub-Saharan African countries. The findings provide complex interplay of individual and community factors influencing EBF. To improve EBF, targeted interventions should focus on: supporting mothers of older infants, integrating counseling into child health services, addressing wealth gaps, and implementing region-specific strategies. Strengthening health systems and community engagement is crucial to overcome barriers and promote equitable breastfeeding practices.
Authors
- John Mugisha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5874-895X)
- Munawar Harun Koray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2764-4829)
- Tanya Curry
- Theophile Dushimirimana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2254-8611)
- Lucas K. Kanu
- Sudue Epaphroditus Mieh
- James Njuguna Wanjiru
- Johnson Socrates Kerkula
Institutions
- Technical University of Kenya (KE)
- University of Makeni (SL)
- Conselleria de Sanitat Universal i Salut Pública (ES)
- Regional Health (US)
- African Methodist Episcopal University (LR)
- National Public Health Institute of Liberia (LR)
- Rwanda Biomedical Center (RW)
- Southern Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23045-z
- Citations
- 17
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 23.02