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September 10, 2025Open Access

Using logistic regression analysis to measure the determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in Al-Kharj Governorate in Saudi Arabia

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AAA. Y. Al-RezamiMAMohammed Alrezami

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Retrospective analysis identifies factors impacting exclusive breastfeeding habits in infants, suggesting educational and policy improvements.

Key Points

  • Only 38% of mothers practiced exclusive breastfeeding despite 77% being aware of its benefits, indicating a significant gap.
  • Logistic regression analysis revealed factors like insufficient milk and delayed initiation negatively influenced exclusive breastfeeding rates.
  • Frequent antenatal care visits were a strong predictor for successfully practicing exclusive breastfeeding among mothers.
  • The findings highlight a pressing need for improved breastfeeding education and support initiatives to enhance practices.

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Al-Rezami et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23b08b210217d64783223https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7457129/v1
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