Factores que influyen en la lactancia materna exclusiva en el primer nivel de atención.

Abstract

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is considered the ideal form of feeding during the first six months of life, providing significant benefits for both the baby and the mother. The present study is descriptive, crosssectional and with a quantitative approach, with a population of 130 breastfeeding mothers attending the Type “C” Velazco Ibarra Health Center. Of the breastfeeding mothers who participated in this study, 27.7% were between 21 and 25 years old and 25.4% were between 26 and 30 years old, 55.4% had secondary education, 30% had higher education, 91.5% had knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding; however, 48.5% practiced mixed breastfeeding and 41.5% exclusive breastfeeding, due to work (36.2%), study (16.2%) or illness (33.1%). This research highlights the importance of breastfeeding knowledge and offers a significant contribution by showing how social, educational and cultural factors influence breastfeeding practice. Its comprehensive approach offers a deeper understanding of the reality.