2022
DOI: 10.1186/s40795-022-00554-3
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The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and its associated factors in Cape Verde

Abstract: Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first 6 months of life is essential for maternal and child health. Breast milk is considered the most suitable food for the child in early years of life. Studies carried out in Cape Verde (INE; MSSS, Apresentação dos Principais Resultados Preliminares do IDSR-III, 2018) showed prevalence of EBF below the values recommended by the (WHO & UNICEF, Global Breastfeeding Scorecard, 2018. Enabling Women To Breastfeed Through Better Policies And Prog… Show more

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“…In this study, variables such as residence, religion, maternal age, spousal cohabitation, parity, and child desirability had no statistically significant relationship with the practice of exclusive breastfeeding. Compared with other studies, rural [ 31 ], have more than two children [ 28 ] and be over 25 years old [ 31 , 36 ] were positive factors in the practice of exclusive breastfeeding.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 71%
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“…In this study, variables such as residence, religion, maternal age, spousal cohabitation, parity, and child desirability had no statistically significant relationship with the practice of exclusive breastfeeding. Compared with other studies, rural [ 31 ], have more than two children [ 28 ] and be over 25 years old [ 31 , 36 ] were positive factors in the practice of exclusive breastfeeding.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 71%
“…However, for some authors, mother’s education level would have a positive influence on the timely initiation of exclusive breastfeeding, its duration and the avoidance of prelacteal feeding [ 33 , 34 ]. Also, some relatively recent studies [ 28 30 , 35 ] are favorable to the idea that educated mothers are more likely to have better access to and use of information than mothers with low levels of education.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…With an estimated six‐month exclusive breastfeeding rate of 50%, Brazil has been acknowledged as an example of how political efforts, combined with community programmes, can support breastfeeding and improve national rates 9,17,18 . These political and policy efforts are critical and must be combined with cultural understandings because other Portuguese‐speaking countries experience lower breastfeeding rates, that is, 41% in Mozambique, 37% in Angola and 41% in Cape Verde 17,19–21 . These differences among countries sharing strong cultural and language ties merit follow‐up investigations into the impact of national and local policies and interventions, especially those strategies that successfully promote and support breastfeeding practices.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The highest rates were found in Rwanda (86.9%), Burundi (82.3%), Sri Lanka (82%), Solomon Islands (76.2%) and Vanuatu (72.6%)." (Duarte Lopes et al, 2022) The Democratic Republic of Congo is not spared from this situation. The Unicef DRC announcement of 17 August 2020 reports that "Five out of 10 infants in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) receive liquids and foods in addition to breast milk during their first six months of life, which contributes to child malnutrition, illness and even death.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%