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Paternal breastfeeding involvement was assessed using the Partner Breastfeeding Influence Scale (PBIS). Paternal\u2013infant attachment, paternal depressive symptoms, and marital adjustment were evaluated using validated instruments. Assessments were conducted at 1, 6, and 12 months postpartum. At 12 months postpartum, breastfeeding continuation, total duration, and reasons for cessation were obtained through follow-up interviews.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The rate of EBF at 6 months was 86.1% (198\/230), and continued breastfeeding at 12 months was 73.9% (170\/230). Higher PBIS scores were significantly associated with both EBF at 6 months and longer total breastfeeding duration (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001). Higher paternal breastfeeding involvement and stronger paternal\u2013infant attachment were independently associated with increased odds of EBF. Each 1-point increase in PBIS total score was associated with a 3.1% increase in the odds of EBF (a\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">OR<\/jats:italic>\n                      , 1.031; 95% CI [1.013, 1.048]).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Paternal breastfeeding involvement and paternal\u2013infant attachment were independent predictors of EBF and longer breastfeeding duration. 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