Trends and predictors of optimal breastfeeding among children 0–23 months, South Asia: Analysis of national survey data

Optimal breastfeeding practices, including early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) within 1 hr of birth, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first 6 months of age, and continued breastfeeding (CBF) for 2 years of age or beyond with appropriate complementary foods, are essential for child survival...

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Published in:Maternal and child nutrition 2018-11, Vol.14 (S4), p.e12698-n/a
Main Authors: Benedict, Rukundo K., Craig, Hope C., Torlesse, Harriet, Stoltzfus, Rebecca J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Asia, Western - epidemiology
Breast Feeding - statistics & numerical data
Breast Feeding - trends
continued breastfeeding
Cross-Sectional Studies
early initiation of breastfeeding
exclusive breastfeeding
Female
Health Surveys
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Mothers
optimal breastfeeding
Original
prelacteal feeding
Socioeconomic Factors
South Asia
Young Adult
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Summary:Optimal breastfeeding practices, including early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) within 1 hr of birth, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first 6 months of age, and continued breastfeeding (CBF) for 2 years of age or beyond with appropriate complementary foods, are essential for child survival, growth, and development. Breastfeeding norms differ within and between countries in South Asia, and evidence is needed to inform actions to protect, promote, and support optimal practices. This study examines time trends and predictors of EIBF, avoidance of prelacteal feeding (APF), EBF, and CBF to 2 years using survey data from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan since 1990. EIBF, APF, and EBF increased in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal from 1990 to 2016. EIBF and EBF increased in Pakistan from 1990 to 2013, but both EIBF and APF decreased in recent years. In Afghanistan, EIBF, APF, and EBF decreased from 2010 to 2015. CBF remained fairly constant across the region although prevalence varied by country. Significant (p 
ISSN:1740-8695
1740-8709
DOI:10.1111/mcn.12698