Trends and inequalities in exclusive breastfeeding among 0–5 month olds in Ghana from 1993 to 2022
Ghana achieved major improvements in exclusive breastfeeding over three decades, while socio-demographic inequalities were comparatively small and did not account for the recent plateau. The emergence of U-shaped patterns in wealth and education underscores the need for tailored interventions that reach middle socioeconomic groups and regions with persistently low prevalence. Strengthening equity-focused and context-specific strategies is essential for sustaining progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 3.
Authors
- Patience Fakornam Doe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2557-6658)
- Joseph Lasong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4485-0165)
- Amidu Alhassan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4102-4995)
- Abraham Norman Nortey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3264-7277)
- Frank Offei Odonkor
- Yula Salifu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1223-1765)
- Boahemaa Adu Otchere
- Gloria Kossi Lartey
- Gifty Serwaa Amponsah
Institutions
- University of Cape Coast (GH)
- University of Ghana (GH)
- University for Development Studies (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1702411
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- World Health Organization