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September 10, 2025

Breastfeeding practices among long-standing refugees in Jordan: insights from a cross-sectional study.

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NQNuha W. QasemAAAmjad Al‐ShdaifatDADeema Abu-Khader

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Cross-sectional survey assessed exclusive breastfeeding rates in refugees, highlighting educational gaps and health implications.

Key Points

  • Exclusive breastfeeding rates were found to be 38.2% among infants under 6 months, indicating a significant public health concern.
  • Key determinants included birth order and breastfeeding initiation timing, with vaginal deliveries linked to higher EBF rates.
  • The study employed a cross-sectional survey method, gathering data from 249 mothers at the UNRWA Zarqa Camp Health Center.
  • These findings underscore the urgent need for tailored interventions promoting breastfeeding education and practices in refugee settings.

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Qasem et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23b8fb210217d64785230https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1644659
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