Determinants of Continued Breastfeeding Among Mothers of Children Aged 6–23 Months in Indonesia

Continued breastfeeding up to two years of age is an important component of infant and young child nutrition. However, breastfeeding continuation may be influenced by maternal, child-related, behavioural, and social factors. Evidence specifically examining continued breastfeeding during the complementary feeding period in Indonesia remains limited. To identify factors associated with continued breastfeeding among mothers of children aged 6–23 months in Padang, Indonesia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 579 mother–child dyads recruited through multistage probability sampling in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analysed using bivariate tests and multivariable logistic regression. Results: Of 579 mothers, 459 (79.3%) continued breastfeeding. Children aged 12–23 months had lower odds of continued breastfeeding than those aged 6–11 months (AOR = 0.337; 95% CI: 0.187–0.604). Multiparous mothers had higher odds than primiparous mothers (AOR = 7.591; 95% CI: 1.334–43.205). Formula-feeding status (AOR = 0.262; 95% CI: 0.165–0.416) and having more than five children (AOR = 0.054; 95% CI: 0.004–0.675) were associated with lower odds of continued breastfeeding. High perceived social support was associated with higher odds (AOR = 1.616; 95% CI: 1.028–2.541). Continued breastfeeding was associated with child age, maternal parity, formula-feeding status, number of children, and perceived social support. Community and maternal-child health nurses should provide sustained, family-centred breastfeeding counselling beyond early infancy, particularly for mothers requiring additional support.