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International Breastfeeding Journal
Published in: International Breastfeeding Journal 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research

Assessment of initiation of breastfeeding practice in Kassala, Eastern Sudan: a community-based study

Authors: Ahmed A. Hassan, Zainab Taha, Mohammed Ahmed A. Ahmed, Abdel Aziem A. Ali, Ishag Adam

Published in: International Breastfeeding Journal | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

The World Health Organization (WHO) encourages early initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour after birth with the objective of saving children’s lives. There are few published research papers about factors associated with the initiation of breastfeeding in Sudan.
The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of and factors associated with the timely initiation of breastfeeding among mothers with children two years and under in Kassala, Eastern Sudan.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2016 to March 2017. Mothers were interviewed using a structured questionnaire.

Results

A total of 250 mother-child pairs participated in the study. The mean (standard deviation) of maternal age and children’s age was 27.1 (5.68) years and 11.9 (6.9) months, respectively.
Of the 250 mothers, 218 (87.2%) initiated breastfeeding within the first hour. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, factors associated with the delay of breastfeeding initiation were having a male baby (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] 3.90, 95% Confidence Interval [CI]1.33, 11.47), and mothers with medical disorders (AOR 5.07, 95% CI 1.22, 21.16).

Conclusion

There was a high prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding. An association with delayed initiation of breastfeeding was found amongst mothers who had medical disorders and those who had a male infant. Wherever possible, early initiation of breastfeeding should be promoted for all infants, regardless of gender.
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Metadata
Title
Assessment of initiation of breastfeeding practice in Kassala, Eastern Sudan: a community-based study
Authors
Ahmed A. Hassan
Zainab Taha
Mohammed Ahmed A. Ahmed
Abdel Aziem A. Ali
Ishag Adam
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
International Breastfeeding Journal / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1746-4358
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-018-0177-6

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