Abstract
Background: This study describe the breastfeeding practices. This study was describe the breastfeeding practices and factors affected initiation and duration of breastfeeding 
 Methods: The cross sectional study was conducted on mothers with infants less than 1 year who came to immunization center for vaccination was included in the study. Total 500 mothers include in this study.
 Results: Only 35.20% of the mothers did the exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months and started weaning after 6 months. A total 56.00% of mothers in our study prematurely started weaning.
 Conclusions: The study emphasizes the need for breastfeeding intervention programs especially for the mothers during antenatal and postnatal check-ups. The information regarding the advantage and duration of breastfeeding need to be provided for the community as a whole.
 Keywords: Breastfeeding, Immunization, Infants.
Highlights
Breastfeeding is one of most important determinants of child survival, birth spacing, and prevention of childhood infections
This study was describe the breastfeeding practices and factors affected initiation and duration of breastfeeding Methods: The cross sectional study was conducted on mothers with infants less than 1 year who came to immunization center for vaccination was included in the study
Only 35.20% of the mothers did the exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months and started weaning after 6 months
Summary
Breastfeeding is one of most important determinants of child survival, birth spacing, and prevention of childhood infections. The importance of breastfeeding has been emphasized in various studiesThe importance of immunological and nutritional value of breast milk has been demonstrated.[1]. The beneficial effects of breastfeeding depend on breastfeeding initiation,its duration. Breastfeeding practices vary among different regions and communities in india, breastfeeding in rural areas appear to be shaped by the belief of a community, which are furthure influenced by social,cultural,and economic factors.[2]
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