Timely initiation of breastfeeding and associated factors among mothers in Motta town East Gojjam zone Amhara regional state Ethiopia 2015: a cross-sectional study

摘要

BackgroundTimely initiation of breastfeeding within one hour after birth and exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of infant life along with continuation of breastfeeding up to two years. Timely initiation of breastfeeding has the potential to prevent 22 % of neonatal deaths. The objective of this study was to assess timely initiation of breastfeeding and associated factors among mothers who have infants less than six months of age in Motta town, East Gojjam, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia.