Predictors of late initiation of breastfeeding practice in Ethiopia: a multilevel mixed-effects analysis of recent evidence from EDHS 2019
Ribka Nigatu Haile,
Biruk Beletew Abate,
Tegene Atamenta Kitaw
Abstract:ObjectivesTo identify the predictors of late initiation of breastfeeding practice in Ethiopia.DesignCross-sectional study design.SettingEthiopia.ParticipantsA total of 1982 weighted samples of mothers with children aged under 24 months were included.Outcome measureLate initiation of breastfeeding practice.ResultsThe prevalence of late breastfeeding initiation practice is 26.4% (95 CI 24.4 to 28.3). Being a young mother (15–24 years) (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) =1.66; 95 CI 1.06 to 2.62), no antenatal care (ANC)… Show more
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