Exclusive breastfeeding: Impact on infant health

• DOI: 10.1016/j.nutos.2023.08.003
• Publication Date: 2023-08-15T01:12:56Z
• Authors: Sitelbanat Osman ...; Rnda Ibrahim Ashgar; Amani Abdelgader ...; Hawa Ibrahim Abda...; Darin Mansor Mathkor; Maha Abdalla Abde...; Salwa Ali Mousa M...; Somia Jadalla Ali...; Raga Abdelfatah M...; Murtada Mustafa G...; Wafa Abdein Humza...; Zahra Hassan Ali ...
• Keywords: Sudan; 03 medical and health sciences; Infant health; 0302 clinical medicine; Nutrition. Foods and food supply; TX341-641; Exclusive breastfeeding; Socioeconomic factors; Cultural barriers

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is associated with numerous health benefits for infants.However, there are still significant barriers to EBF in many regions, particularly low-resource settings where cultural and socioeconomic factors may impact practices.Aims: This study aimed investigate the of on infant outcomes.Methods: A non-random sample 150 mothers their infants was selected this study, ranging age from birth one year old.The conducted December 2021 2022.The data were collected through interviews clinical examinations infants.Results: Our findings suggest that has a positive outcomes.Infants who exclusively breastfed had lower incidence illnesses such as diarrhea, otitis media, urinary tract infections, allergic diseases, pneumonia, protein energy malnutrition compared non-EBF infants.No differences observed anemia, fever, or hospitalizations between two groups. Conclusion:Our provides evidence outcomes Shendi City, Sudan.Efforts should be made promote support practices, mass media outlets television radio.Additionally, public social agencies established maternal healthcare.These interventions could help improve settings.