Nangolo, Ruusa MegamenoRobertson, AnnelineCrowley, Talitha2023-03-152023-03-152023Nangolo, R. M. et al. (2023). Factors promoting exclusive breastfeeding at a public health facility in Windhoek Namibia: A descriptive comparative study. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 18, 100544. 10.1016/j.ijans.2023.1005442214-139110.1016/j.ijans.2023.100544http://hdl.handle.net/10566/8586Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) refers to the practice of giving an infant breast milk only up to the age of six months, except for oral rehydration solutions or drops/syrups of vitamins, minerals or medicines. Globally and in Namibia, EBF rates remain well below the 70% World Health Organisation (WHO) target. This study aimed to investigate factors that promote EBF amongst mothers at a public health facility in Windhoek, Namibia. A quantitative comparative descriptive design was used. Women aged 18 and above with infants aged 0 to 6 months attending a public health facility (n = 270) in Windhoek, Namibia, were selected using non-probability consecutive sampling. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic, economic, knowledge, psychosocial, biophysical and sociocultural factors. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression..enNursingMaternal carePublic healthNamibiaBreast feedingWorld Health Organization (WHO)Article