Abstract:
Abstract
Introduction: Breastfeeding technique
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, 2020. An observational checklist and structured intervieweradministered
questionnaire was used with systematic random sampling technique.
Double data entry were conducted with Epi-Data 4.6 version and exported to SPSS
version 20 for analysis. Bi-variable and multivariable logistic regressions were used to
identify the association between dependent and independent variables. Association was
measured by using odd ratios with 95% CI and p-value of ? 0.05 was used for final
interpretation.
Result: A total of 410 mother-infant pairs were observed; with a response rate of 99%.
The proportion of effective BFT was 48%. The likelihood of applying proper BFT was
reduced among age group <20 compared to age group >30 years. The odds of effective
BFT in primipara mothers were 49% lower compared to multiparous mothers. Likewise,
the likelihood of effective BFT was 0.45
Conclusion: Just below half of women attending public health facilities in the study
area have applied proper BFT. Younger maternal age
