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Effect of cesarean section on initiation of breast feeding: Findings from 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey

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  • Getnet Gedefaw
  • Martha H Goedert
  • Eskeziaw Abebe
  • Asmamaw Demis

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Background: Early initiation of breast feeding has great importance for both mothers and newborns. Despite, recommendations for exclusive and early initiation of breast feeding within one hour of birth, Ethiopia reports that 58% of infants under six months of age are exclusively breastfed. Cesarean deliveries may affect timing of breastfeeding initiation, establishment of milk supply and infant breastfeeding interest compared to vaginal deliveries. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of cesarean delivery on breastfeeding initiation. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a total of 7115 study participants from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey (EDHS). Both descriptive and analytical statistical analysis was employed. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify anyassociations between variables. Odds ratios with its corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI) were reported. During multivariable analysis, variables with p-value

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  • Getnet Gedefaw & Martha H Goedert & Eskeziaw Abebe & Asmamaw Demis, 2020. "Effect of cesarean section on initiation of breast feeding: Findings from 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 15(12), pages 1-13, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0244229
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244229
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