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October 2, 2025International Journal of Community Medicine and Public HealthOpen Access

Effect of peer support group in sustaining exclusive breastfeeding practice among women of reproductive age, Kenya

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TKTeresia KyuluJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and TechnologyKNKenneth NgureUniversity of WashingtonJMJoseph MutaiKenya Medical Research Institute

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Overview

Quasi-experimental study shows improved exclusive breastfeeding rates in women with peer support groups in Kenya.

Key Points

  • Exclusive breastfeeding rates improved from 54.11% to 83.04% in the intervention group after 6 months, demonstrating significant effectiveness.
  • Mothers in peer support groups were 6.36 times more likely to initiate breastfeeding within an hour of delivery compared to controls, suggesting strong impact.
  • The study included 721 participants followed for 6 months, allowing for robust follow-up of breastfeeding practices post-delivery.
  • Peer support group intervention highlights the importance of community support in promoting maternal and infant health.

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Kyulu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de84bf5b556a9128e1bb71https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20253230
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