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The study aims to identify individual and community-level predictors associated with the timely initiation of breastfeeding among women in Tanzania.

March 21, 2026BMJ OpenOpen Access

Random-effects modelling of timely initiation of breastfeeding in Tanzania: What predicts the practice?

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JTJovin R. TibenderanaIfakara Health Institute KMKelvin M MusaMzumbe University APAlfres G PiusBugando Medical Centre

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Analytical cross-sectional study identifies individual and community factors affecting breastfeeding timing in women, suggesting targeted health communication strategies.

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The study aims to identify individual and community-level predictors associated with the timely initiation of breastfeeding among women in Tanzania.
Analytical cross-sectional design using 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey data
Included data from 4308 women
Outcome variable defined as timely initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour after birth
Employs a mixed-effects generalized linear model accounting for data hierarchy
Women aged 25–34 years had a higher likelihood of timely breastfeeding initiation (APR=1.40)
Vaginal delivery was strongly associated with timely initiation (APR=10.13)
Home delivery negatively impacted timely initiation (APR=0.29)
Multiparity increased the likelihood of timely breastfeeding (APR=1.22)
Richest wealth category women less likely to practice timely initiation (APR=0.70)

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Tibenderana et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be36766e48c4981c6755d5 https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-104272

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Analytical cross-sectional study identifies individual and community factors affecting breastfeeding timing in women, suggesting targeted health communication strategies.

Random-effects modelling of timely initiation of breastfeeding in Tanzania: What predicts the practice?

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Random-effects modelling of timely initiation of breastfeeding in Tanzania: What predicts the practice?

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