@article{10.11648/j.cajph.20251106.14,
  author = {Abdoulaye Hama Diallo and Roseline Maimouna Bamouni and Seydou Ouattara and Jeoffray Diendere and Jocelyne Valerie Gare and Blaise Gnoumou and Souleymane Ouedraogo},
  title = {Prevalence and Associated Factors of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Rural Areas of Burkina Faso
},
  journal = {Central African Journal of Public Health},
  volume = {11},
  number = {6},
  pages = {364-371},
  doi = {10.11648/j.cajph.20251106.14},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.cajph.20251106.14},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.cajph.20251106.14},
  abstract = {Introduction: Child malnutrition remains a major public health threat in sub-Saharan Africa and is reported to be associated with half of child deaths in Burkina Faso. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) as a major intervention to improve overall child nutritional status and survival for the first 6 months of life. The study objectives were to assess the prevalence rates of EBF and to identify factors associated with improved EBF rates. Methods: As part of the evaluation of the Alive and Thrive interventional project in a Western area of Burkina Faso, we conducted a prospective cross-sectional survey in twelve villages randomly selected in the “Boucle du Mouhoun” region. The EBF-prevalence was calculated as the proportion of children who were exclusively breastfed. The factors associated with increased EBF-prevalence were identified using multivariable logistic regression models. The results were expressed as odds ratios (OR) and the corresponding 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were constructed. Results: Overall, 157 mother-infant pairs were enrolled in the study. with an average of 13 pairs per village. The average age (±SD) of the babies at inclusion was 2.6 months (± 1.2), and 51.6% were girls. The average age (±SD) of the mothers was 27.7 years (± 7). Overall, 96.2% of mothers were married and 61% had no formal education. The EBF-prevalence rate was 66.2% (95% CI: 46.8-81.4) using the 24-hours recall period. The factors associated with improved EBF-rates were the intervention study arm (adjusted OR: 3.38, P =0.003) and the early initiation of EBF within 72 hours of delivery (adjusted OR: 10.95, P <0.001). Conclusion: This study clearly highlights the relevance of EBF promotion around the time of birth and the importance of early initiation of EBF within 72 hours of birth. A policy focused on these two practices should be implemented in rural areas of Burkina Faso.
},
 year = {2025}
}

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TY  - JOUR
T1  - Prevalence and Associated Factors of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Rural Areas of Burkina Faso

AU  - Abdoulaye Hama Diallo
AU  - Roseline Maimouna Bamouni
AU  - Seydou Ouattara
AU  - Jeoffray Diendere
AU  - Jocelyne Valerie Gare
AU  - Blaise Gnoumou
AU  - Souleymane Ouedraogo
Y1  - 2025/11/12
PY  - 2025
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.cajph.20251106.14
DO  - 10.11648/j.cajph.20251106.14
T2  - Central African Journal of Public Health
JF  - Central African Journal of Public Health
JO  - Central African Journal of Public Health
SP  - 364
EP  - 371
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2575-5781
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.cajph.20251106.14
AB  - Introduction: Child malnutrition remains a major public health threat in sub-Saharan Africa and is reported to be associated with half of child deaths in Burkina Faso. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) as a major intervention to improve overall child nutritional status and survival for the first 6 months of life. The study objectives were to assess the prevalence rates of EBF and to identify factors associated with improved EBF rates. Methods: As part of the evaluation of the Alive and Thrive interventional project in a Western area of Burkina Faso, we conducted a prospective cross-sectional survey in twelve villages randomly selected in the “Boucle du Mouhoun” region. The EBF-prevalence was calculated as the proportion of children who were exclusively breastfed. The factors associated with increased EBF-prevalence were identified using multivariable logistic regression models. The results were expressed as odds ratios (OR) and the corresponding 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were constructed. Results: Overall, 157 mother-infant pairs were enrolled in the study. with an average of 13 pairs per village. The average age (±SD) of the babies at inclusion was 2.6 months (± 1.2), and 51.6% were girls. The average age (±SD) of the mothers was 27.7 years (± 7). Overall, 96.2% of mothers were married and 61% had no formal education. The EBF-prevalence rate was 66.2% (95% CI: 46.8-81.4) using the 24-hours recall period. The factors associated with improved EBF-rates were the intervention study arm (adjusted OR: 3.38, P =0.003) and the early initiation of EBF within 72 hours of delivery (adjusted OR: 10.95, P <0.001). Conclusion: This study clearly highlights the relevance of EBF promotion around the time of birth and the importance of early initiation of EBF within 72 hours of birth. A policy focused on these two practices should be implemented in rural areas of Burkina Faso.

VL  - 11
IS  - 6
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