Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices among Mothers in Asuogyaman District, Eastern Region Ghana

Abstract

Exclusive breastfeeding has been known to contribute to child survival. Despite the high rates of exclusive breastfeeding on discharge from health facilities in the Asuogyaman District, nursing mothers often discontinue the practice at home and resort to inappropriate infant feeding practices. There has been no recent study on the factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding practices in the Asuogyaman District. The study sought to describe the exclusive breastfeeding practices and identify the factors that influence decision of the mother to comply with the recommended breastfeeding practices.