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Factors affecting feeding choices in infants and toddlers in northern Jordan: A cross-sectional study

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  • Wajdi Amayreh
  • Mohammad Al-Magableh
  • Jomana Alsulaiman
  • Mahdi Alshboul
  • Maan Amayreh
  • Ahmad Al-Maqableh
  • Razan Qasem
  • Tamara Al-Nemrat

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Background: Breastfeeding is a key determinant of infant health and survival; however, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates remain low worldwide. Various maternal, infant, and socioeconomic factors influence the feeding practices. Objective: The main objective of this study was to identify maternal, infant, and socioeconomic determinants of infant feeding practices during the first six months of life among mothers in northern Jordan. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Princess Rahma and Prince Rashid Hospitals in Irbid City, northern Jordan, from December 2023 to February 2024. Mothers of healthy infants aged 6–24 months participated in a survey that gathered information on their demographics, feeding practices, and other infant-related details. Statistical analyses were performed to identify the associations and key predictors of feeding type. Results: Among the 508 mothers who participated in this study, 29.9% were exclusively breastfeeding, 46.5% used mixed feeding, and 23.6% opted for formula feeding. The key factors influencing these choices include maternal health issues, work hours, and infant birth weight. Maternal illness was identified as the strongest predictor of exclusive artificial feeding (AOR = 12.72; 95% CI: 4.10–39.45; P

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  • Wajdi Amayreh & Mohammad Al-Magableh & Jomana Alsulaiman & Mahdi Alshboul & Maan Amayreh & Ahmad Al-Maqableh & Razan Qasem & Tamara Al-Nemrat, 2026. "Factors affecting feeding choices in infants and toddlers in northern Jordan: A cross-sectional study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 21(4), pages 1-13, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0347995
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0347995
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