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Breastfeeding Practice and Association between Characteristics and Experiences of Mothers Living in Bangkok

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  • Chompoonut Topothai

    (International Health Policy Program, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand
    Bureau of Health Promotion, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand)

  • Thitikorn Topothai

    (International Health Policy Program, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand
    Division of Physical Activity and Health, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand)

  • Rapeepong Suphanchaimat

    (International Health Policy Program, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand
    Division of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand)

  • Walaiporn Patcharanarumol

    (International Health Policy Program, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand)

  • Weerasak Putthasri

    (National Health Commission Office, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand)

  • Yupayong Hangchaowanich

    (Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital, Bangkok 10120, Thailand)

  • Viroj Tangcharoensathien

    (International Health Policy Program, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand)

Abstract

Although the benefits of breastfeeding are widely recognized, only 14% of mothers in Thailand exclusively breastfed their children during the first six months of their lives in 2019, which dropped from 23% in 2016. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) up to six months, current breastfeeding patterns, and key determinants that influence six-month EBF among mothers residing in Bangkok, Thailand. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire survey. In total, 676 healthy mothers living in Bangkok, whose most recent child was between 6 and 18 months old, were recruited. Descriptive statistics, univariable analysis by Chi-square test, and multivariable logistic regression were performed to assess the association between six-month EBF and maternal characteristics and experiences of using maternal health services. The prevalence of six-month EBF of infants in Bangkok was 41%. The key determinants that influenced six-month EBF included: maternal age of more than 30 years; higher education level; higher maternal income; multi-parity; exposure to breastfeeding advice during pregnancy; intention to breastfeed for a long duration (≥6 months) during pregnancy; experience of six-month EBF in the previous child. This study draws health professionals’ and policy makers’ attention to further promote breastfeeding in particular types of mothers.

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  • Chompoonut Topothai & Thitikorn Topothai & Rapeepong Suphanchaimat & Walaiporn Patcharanarumol & Weerasak Putthasri & Yupayong Hangchaowanich & Viroj Tangcharoensathien, 2021. "Breastfeeding Practice and Association between Characteristics and Experiences of Mothers Living in Bangkok," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(15), pages 1-15, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:15:p:7889-:d:601343
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