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Any disagreements were resolved through discussion and consultation with additional authors.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Data Analysis<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Statistical heterogeneity across studies was assessed using the I2 statistic. A random-effects meta-analysis was used to pool the proportions, due to high heterogeneity, while a fixed-effect meta-analysis was used to pool associated factors with low heterogeneity. A sensitivity analysis was performed to assess the potential impact of outlier studies on the overall estimates. Five studies, with a combined sample size of 2344 participants, were included. The pooled prevalence of formula feeding was 34.0% (95% CI: 23.0%, 44.0%). Factors significantly associated with formula feeding included cesarean delivery (POR [pooled odds ratio]\u2009=\u20094.72, 95% CI: 3.32, 6.71) compared with vaginal delivery, a positive attitude toward formula feeding (POR\u2009=\u20092.26, 95% CI: 1.45, 3.53) compared with a negative attitude, initiation of breastfeeding more than 1\u2009hour after delivery (POR\u2009=\u20092.27, 95% CI: 1.25, 4.13) compared with initiation within 1\u2009hour, and receiving information about formula feeding from friends or family (POR\u2009=\u20092.47, 95% CI: 1.46, 4.20) compared with receiving information from health-care professionals.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>The prevalence of formula feeding in Ethiopia is significant. Cesarean delivery, a positive attitude toward formula feeding, late initiation of breastfeeding, and receiving formula feeding-related information from friends and family were positively associated with formula feeding. Given these findings, the authors recommend that public health interventions in Ethiopia target these key determinants to decrease the high prevalence of formula feeding practices observed in the country. Strategies addressing factors such as promoting vaginal delivery, improving attitudes toward breastfeeding, encouraging early breastfeeding initiation, and limiting the influence of social networks on formula-feeding decisions may be beneficial.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1093\/nutrit\/nuae201","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,1,11]],"date-time":"2025-01-11T20:04:52Z","timestamp":1736625892000},"page":"e1843-e1852","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Prevalence of and factors associated with formula feeding among mothers with infants 0\u20136\u2009months of age in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis"],"prefix":"10.1093","volume":"83","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-6756-0104","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Zenebe Abebe","family":"Gebreegziabher","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Asrat Woldeyes Health 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