Maternal work and exclusive breastfeeding in Mansoura, Egypt
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Maternal work and exclusive breastfeeding in Mansoura, Egypt
Abstract
Background: Working mothers face unique barriers to breastfeeding, despite the compelling evidence of its benefits. The aim of this study was to describe exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rate of working mothers and associated factors.
Methods: Cross-sectional study was carried out in Mansoura District, Egypt from 1 July to 31 December 2017 among working mothers attending health care facilities for vaccinating their infants aged 6 months. Data were collected using a questionnaire covering sociodemographic and occupational data; breastfeeding supportive workplace facilities; antenatal and natal care; infant's data; and EBF practice.
Results: EBF rate was 14.1%. Independent predictors were being still on work leave, return to work 4 months after childbirth, working as farmer/manual worker and in trades and business, and being self/family employed.
Conclusions: EBF rate is low among working mothers. There is a need to extend maternity leave and provide promoting workplace facilities.
Keywords: Child care; exclusive breastfeeding; labour law; maternal work; maternity leave; workplace facilities.
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