This document summarizes several studies and statistics related to exclusive breastfeeding. It discusses breastfeeding rates in Malaysia according to a 2010 study by Salim et al. A 2011 study by Kok Leong examines factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among infants under 6 months of age in Peninsular Malaysia, which surveyed 682 mothers. The document also reviews two studies from 2005 and 2011 that analyze the impact of working status on rates of breastfeeding in Singapore and Malaysia.

1. Journals & Statistics on
exclusive breastfeeding
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2. Breastfeeding Statistics Malaysia
(Salim, F., et. al, 2010)

3. (Salim, F., et. al, 2010)

4. Kok Leong, 2011
Factors associated
with exclusive
breastfeeding among
infants < 6 months of
age in Pen. Malaysia
n= 682

6. Impact of
working on
breastfeeding

7. Ong, G., et, al. 2005
Impact of working status
on breastfeeding in
Singapore
n= 2149
1387 (64.5%) working
mothers &
762 (35.5%) nonworking

8. Source: Motee, A., Ramasawmy, D., Pugo-Gunsam, P. & Jeewon, R., 2013. An Assesssment of the Breastfeeding Practices & Infant Feeding Pattern
Among Mothers in Mauritius, Journal of Nutrition & Metabolism, pp.1-8.

9. Source: Amin, R., Said, Z., Sutan, R., Shah, SA., Darus, A. & Shamsuddin, K., 2011. Work Related Determinants of Breastfeeding Discontinuation Among
Employed Mothers in Malaysia, International Breastfeeding Journal, vol 6, no 4, pp.1-8.

10. 10 steps to successful
breastfeeding
Source: WHO/UNICEF, 2003. Protecting, Promoting and Supporting Breastfeeding: The Special Role of Maternity Services, Geneva, pp.1-32.

11. Source: Alina, T., Manan, W. & Isa, M. 2013. Factors predicting early discontinuation of exclusive breastfeeding among women in Kelantan, Malaysia,
Health and Environment Journal, vol 4, no 1, pp.42-51.