Breastfeeding practices and exclusive breastfeeding among syrian refugee mothers in Jordanian Host Communities
Breastfeeding initiation and exclusivity are essential in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity rates. Employing the Health Belief Model as a framework, this cross-sectional survey aimed to identify influencing factors and barriers to exclusive breastfeeding among 523 eligible Syria...
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| description | Breastfeeding initiation and exclusivity are essential in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity rates. Employing the Health Belief Model as a framework, this cross-sectional survey aimed to identify influencing factors and barriers to exclusive breastfeeding among 523 eligible Syrian refugee mothers living in Jordan. Of these, 35.8 % practiced exclusive breastfeeding and 36.9 % initiated breastfeeding within the first hour of birth. The logistic regression model showed that prior breastfeeding experience (OR = 5.06, p < 0.001, 95 % CI: 2.17–11.82), maternal satisfaction with feeding method (OR = 3.58, p < 0.001, 95 % CI: 1.89–6.76), medical insurance (OR = 1.74, p = 0.015, 95 % CI: 1.11–2.73), birth method (OR = 1.69, p = 0.034, 95 % CI: 1.04–2.73) and infant gender (OR= 0.64, p = 0.05, 95 % CI: 0.41–0.99) significantly influenced exclusive breastfeeding rates.The findings revealed that breastfeeding practices do not align with WHO recommendations, emphasizing the crucial role of healthcare providers in supporting breastfeeding mothers during crises. It is essential to consider the unique circumstances and cultural backgrounds of refugees when evaluating their needs for developing breastfeeding programs. International health organizations, like the UNHCR, and host country policymakers should prioritize access to antenatal and postnatal counseling services and health insurance for mothers and children during crises. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c3d75d6831de41cc96eca356f25c00782025-08-20T02:09:05ZengElsevierJournal of Migration and Health2666-62352025-01-011110032410.1016/j.jmh.2025.100324Breastfeeding practices and exclusive breastfeeding among syrian refugee mothers in Jordanian Host CommunitiesSuhaila Halasa0Reema Safadi1Dua' Al-Maharma2Manar Nabolsi3Jennifer Dohrn4Muayyad Ahmad5The University of Jordan, Queen Rania Street, Amman, 11942, Jordan; School of Nursing – Maternal and Child Health Nursing Department, Jordan; RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAEThe University of Jordan, Queen Rania Street, Amman, 11942, Jordan; School of Nursing – Maternal and Child Health Nursing Department, Jordan; Corresponding author.The University of Jordan, Queen Rania Street, Amman, 11942, Jordan; School of Nursing – Maternal and Child Health Nursing Department, JordanThe University of Jordan, Queen Rania Street, Amman, 11942, Jordan; School of Nursing – Clinical Health Nursing Department, JordanColumbia University, NY, NY, USA; School of Nursing, USAThe University of Jordan, Queen Rania Street, Amman, 11942, Jordan; School of Nursing – Clinical Health Nursing Department, JordanBreastfeeding initiation and exclusivity are essential in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity rates. Employing the Health Belief Model as a framework, this cross-sectional survey aimed to identify influencing factors and barriers to exclusive breastfeeding among 523 eligible Syrian refugee mothers living in Jordan. Of these, 35.8 % practiced exclusive breastfeeding and 36.9 % initiated breastfeeding within the first hour of birth. The logistic regression model showed that prior breastfeeding experience (OR = 5.06, p < 0.001, 95 % CI: 2.17–11.82), maternal satisfaction with feeding method (OR = 3.58, p < 0.001, 95 % CI: 1.89–6.76), medical insurance (OR = 1.74, p = 0.015, 95 % CI: 1.11–2.73), birth method (OR = 1.69, p = 0.034, 95 % CI: 1.04–2.73) and infant gender (OR= 0.64, p = 0.05, 95 % CI: 0.41–0.99) significantly influenced exclusive breastfeeding rates.The findings revealed that breastfeeding practices do not align with WHO recommendations, emphasizing the crucial role of healthcare providers in supporting breastfeeding mothers during crises. It is essential to consider the unique circumstances and cultural backgrounds of refugees when evaluating their needs for developing breastfeeding programs. International health organizations, like the UNHCR, and host country policymakers should prioritize access to antenatal and postnatal counseling services and health insurance for mothers and children during crises.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666623525000236Ante- and postnatal careBarriers to breastfeedingExclusive breastfeedingHealth belief modelInitiation of breastfeedingPrelacteal feed |
| spellingShingle | Suhaila Halasa Reema Safadi Dua' Al-Maharma Manar Nabolsi Jennifer Dohrn Muayyad Ahmad Breastfeeding practices and exclusive breastfeeding among syrian refugee mothers in Jordanian Host Communities Journal of Migration and Health Ante- and postnatal care Barriers to breastfeeding Exclusive breastfeeding Health belief model Initiation of breastfeeding Prelacteal feed |
| title | Breastfeeding practices and exclusive breastfeeding among syrian refugee mothers in Jordanian Host Communities |
| title_full | Breastfeeding practices and exclusive breastfeeding among syrian refugee mothers in Jordanian Host Communities |
| title_fullStr | Breastfeeding practices and exclusive breastfeeding among syrian refugee mothers in Jordanian Host Communities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Breastfeeding practices and exclusive breastfeeding among syrian refugee mothers in Jordanian Host Communities |
| title_short | Breastfeeding practices and exclusive breastfeeding among syrian refugee mothers in Jordanian Host Communities |
| title_sort | breastfeeding practices and exclusive breastfeeding among syrian refugee mothers in jordanian host communities |
| topic | Ante- and postnatal care Barriers to breastfeeding Exclusive breastfeeding Health belief model Initiation of breastfeeding Prelacteal feed |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666623525000236 |
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