Table 6 Summary of a few studies with exclusive breastfeeding rates from Qatar and the Middle East
From: Successful breastfeeding following a level II NICU stay in Qatar – a longitudinal study
Study | Exclusive breastfeeding (Assessment time) | Method | Sample size | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kayyali and Al-tawil [17] | 32% (Birth – 12 months) | Questionnaire | 340/well baby | Qatar / well- baby clinic |
Al-Kohji et al. [18] | 18.9% (< 6 months) | Questionnaire | Arab mothers | Qatar PHCC |
Hendaus et al. [19] | 24.3% (< 6 months) | Telephone interview | 453 / well baby | Qatar / HMC |
Alzaheb [20] | 20.5% (< 6 months) | Meta-analysis of 19 studies | Middle East (9 countries) | |
Radwan et al. [21] | 26.7% (6 months) | Questionnaire | 374 / well baby | UAE |
Al Tajir et al. [22] | 48% (1 month) 13% (6 months) | Survey | 221 / mothers | Sharjah / UAE |