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Abstract
Background : Worldwide, inadequate rate of exclusive breastfeeding result from many alternative factors such as fetal, maternal or socio-cultural factors. Aim: To assess factors associated with cessation of exclusive breastfeeding among lactating women. Study design : Both qualitative and descriptive cross-sectional designs were utilized. Study subjects: A convenient sample of 206 women who stopped exclusive breastfeeding and attended at Health Unit in Diarb Negm city, Sharkia, Egypt. Two tools were used for data collection. The first tool was a structured interview questionnaire to assess general characteristics data and exclusive breastfeeding factors. The second tool was an individualized in-depth interview to assess women`s perception regarding exclusive breastfeeding. Result : The study findings revealed that perception of insufficient milk supply was the most common factor for exclusive breastfeeding cessation, breast factors presented more than three-quarters of maternal factors and more than two-thirds of infantile factors were related to the breastfeeding process. Conclusion : The study question was answered where; the factors associated with cessation of exclusive breastfeeding were maternal and infantile factors. The most maternal factor was breast factor while the most infantile factor was unsatisfactory infant weight gain. Recommendation: Implementation of antenatal educational programs regarding breast preparation for breastfeeding.