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November 4, 2025F1000ResearchOpen Access

Beyond Intentions: The Breastfeeding Intention-Practice Gap in Tunisia- A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Initiation and Continuation among Post-Partum Women

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NKNarjes KarmousOOOmar OualhaADAnouar Drira

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis reveals early breastfeeding initiation improves duration among Tunisian women, highlighting maternal factors and obesity implications.

Key Points

  • Breastfeeding duration significantly increased with early initiation, emphasizing the importance of timely breastfeeding practices.
  • Among 400 postpartum women, only 19.3% initiated breastfeeding within the first hour after delivery, showing a substantial delay.
  • The study utilized an analytical cross-sectional design to evaluate breastfeeding practices and associated maternal factors in a Tunisian hospital.
  • Promoting early initiation and addressing barriers such as obesity and lack of education are crucial for enhancing breastfeeding outcomes.

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Karmous et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/690945348f2297dc13532f1chttps://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.169267.1
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