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Multilevel binary logistic regression was used to identify predictors.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings revealed that only 18.2% of women reported engaging in SSC after birth. Delivery in a health facility is significantly associated with the likelihood of SSC (aOR\u2009=\u20096.01; 95% CI: 5.12\u20137.05). Individual-level factors such as higher education, household wealth, maternal employment, and media exposure were positively associated with SSC practice, while divorced mothers had reduced odds. Community-level socioeconomic status also influenced SSC uptake, with mothers from wealthier communities being more likely to practice it.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>SSC is practiced at a very low level with substantial disparities tied to social and regional factors. 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