Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding among infants under-six months in rural Ethiopia

The duration of EBF among infants less than six months in rural Ethiopia is significantly influenced by household access to radio, cesarean delivery, region, early initiation of breastfeeding, child's age, preceding birth interval, and marital status at the 5% significance level. To improve EBF practices, there must be targeted interventions that are relevant to regions and better support for 15.1% of mothers.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-02-02
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0341654
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Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
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Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding among infants under-six months in rural Ethiopia

Kassahun Animut Metkie, Gebrie Melese Abite, Halefom Shwaye Hantal
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Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
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Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding among infants under-six months in rural Ethiopia

Kassahun Animut Metkie, Gebrie Melese Abite, Halefom Shwaye Hantal
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Abstract

The duration of EBF among infants less than six months in rural Ethiopia is significantly influenced by household access to radio, cesarean delivery, region, early initiation of breastfeeding, child's age, preceding birth interval, and marital status at the 5% significance level. To improve EBF practices, there must be targeted interventions that are relevant to regions and better support for 15.1% of mothers.

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