Prevalence and determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) and prelacteal feeding in Northern Ghana: A cross-sectional survey

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0260347
• Publication Date: 2021-11-22T18:25:25Z
• Authors: Stephen Dajaan Dubik; Kingsley E. Amegah
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study

Background There is suboptimal early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) with widespread prelacteal feeding in Ghana. However, studies exploring the determinants EIBF and are limited The study was conducted to assess prevalence Northern Methods This cross-sectional among 508 mothers infants aged 0–24 months Sagnarigu Municipality quantitative data were collected using a structured questionnaire adapted from Ghana’s demographic health survey. Multivariate logistic regression used identify independent feeding. Results 72% 21%, respectively. positive partner support breastfeed [adjusted Odds ratio (AOR): 1.86, 95% Confidence interval (CI): 1.09–3.17] exposure information during pregnancy (AOR = 1.63 (95% CI: 1.01–2.64). Lower odds observed extended family 0.62, 0.41–0.95). Regarding feeding, negative having normal weight baby (AOR: 0.50, 0.27–0.90), 0.54, 0.31–0.92), while experiencing delayed onset lactation risk factor for practice 2.35, 1.41–3.94). Conclusion In this study, slightly higher than 2030 global target on practice. Health programs aimed at improving should focus women partners, nutrition counselling, family. same vein, discouraging also risk, such as those low birthweight babies onset.