Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among infants of working mothers in Ghana: a secondary analysis of the 2022 demographic and health survey

Exclusive breastfeeding prevalence among working mothers in Ghana was relatively high. Strengthening antenatal care services, promoting maternal education and targeting key socio-demographic groups may further sustain and improve exclusive breastfeeding practices to enhance child health outcomes.

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BMC Public Health
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2025-11-25
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-25440-y
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Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
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Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among infants of working mothers in Ghana: a secondary analysis of the 2022 demographic and health survey

Curtis Mensah, Christiana Lokko, Francis Lokko, Jonathan Sackey
BMC Public Health
Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
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Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among infants of working mothers in Ghana: a secondary analysis of the 2022 demographic and health survey

Curtis Mensah, Christiana Lokko, Francis Lokko, Jonathan Sackey
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Abstract

Exclusive breastfeeding prevalence among working mothers in Ghana was relatively high. Strengthening antenatal care services, promoting maternal education and targeting key socio-demographic groups may further sustain and improve exclusive breastfeeding practices to enhance child health outcomes.

BMC Public HealthVol. 25(1)
Takoradi Technical University (GH), Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GH)
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