Prevalence and predictors of breastfeeding practices in Saudi Arabia: a national cross-sectional study based on the 2021 WHO breastfeeding indicators

Prevalence and predictors of breastfeeding practices in Saudi Arabia: a national cross-sectional study based on the 2021 WHO breastfeeding indicators

Abstract Background Breastfeeding is described as a cost-effective strategy to improve child survival, growth and development, and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases later in life. This study aims to provide national estimates for the six breastfeeding indicators set by the World Health Or...

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Main Authors: Fouzia Abdulaziz Alhreashy, Areej Ibrahim Alhammadi, Badryah Abdullrhman Aljabar, Fatima Al Zahraa Chokor, Mona Abdullah Hakami, Monirah Amiad Albalawi, Nawal Taher Alsomali, Rana Majid Alsadah, Ranyah Shaker Labban, Ahmed Hamdan Al-jedai, Lara Mahmoud Nasreddine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
Subjects:
Infants and young children
Breastfeeding indicators
Exclusive breastfeeding
Early initiation of breastfeeding
Determinants
Saudi Arabia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-025-00729-1
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