Understanding the Barriers to Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Urban Indonesian Mothers

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Quasi-experimental study identifies psychosocial and demographic factors affecting EBF rates in Indonesia.

Mothers with peer support had a 68% reduced risk of early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding.
Only 33.7% of mothers achieved the recommended six months of exclusive breastfeeding, averaging 18 weeks.
The study used a quasi-experimental design, analyzing data from 157 mother-infant pairs and peers.
Research highlights the need for targeted interventions to increase exclusive breastfeeding in urban settings.

Irmawati et al. (2025) studied this question.

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