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Breastfeeding Practices in Duzce, Turkey

Nuray Yesildal, MD, PhD

Duzce Medical School, Konuralp Duzce, Turkey

Gulsen Aytar, MSc

Duzce University Hospital, Konuralp Duzce, Turkey

Kenan Kocabay, MD

Duzce Medical School, Konuralp Duzce, Turkey

Atilla Senih Mayda, MD

Duzce Medical School, Konuralp Duzce, Turkey

Sinemis Cetin Dagli, MD

Duzce University Hospital, Konuralp Duzce, Turkey

Talat Bahcebasi, MD, PhD

Duzce Medical School, Konuralp Duzce, Turkey

Exclusive breastfeeding among infants less than or equal to 6 months old and continued breastfeeding (20-23 months) are high-priority indicators of infant health. We aimed to assess breastfeeding practices, using standardized breastfeeding indicators, and to determine the causes of early discontinuation of breastfeeding (≤ 6 months) in children aged 0 to 24 months in Duzce, Turkey. In this cross-sectional study, the study group consisted of 158 children, and questionnaires were completed by face-to-face interviews with the mothers. The rate of exclusive breastfeeding (≤ 6 months) was 22.4%. The rate of continued breastfeeding (20-23 months) was 10.0%. The 2 primary causes of early discontinuation of breastfeeding were inadequate milk supply (38.1%) and baby not latching on (14.3%). Half of the individuals who recommended infant formula to mothers with infants less than or equal to 6 months old were physicians. J Hum Lact. 24(4):393-400.

Key Words: breastfeeding • solid food • infant nutrition

This version was published on November 1, 2008

Journal of Human Lactation, Vol. 24, No. 4, 393-400 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0890334408322265
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