FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DURATION OF EXCLUSIVE AND TOTAL BREASTFEEDING IN MUNICIPAL DAYCARE CENTERS IN JUIZ DE FORA-MG, BRAZIL

Objective: To identify factors associated with the duration of exclusive and total breastfeeding in children from the municipality of Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais. Methodology: Cross-sectional study, with a sample of 548 and 416 children for the outcomes of duration of exclusive and total breastfeeding, respectively, performed with children under five years old enrolled in municipal daycare centers. Data on socioeconomic conditions, mother and children characteristics, and information about breastfeeding and introduction of complementary feeding were collected in interviews with the parents. Statistical analysis was performed through univariate linear regression, electing variables with p