Breastfeeding Beyond Two Years: Challenging Traditional Norms and Promoting Child Health in Coron, Palawan

This study examined the experiences of mothers in Coron, Palawan who practiced extended breastfeeding beyond two years, focusing on their socio-demographic characteristics, social norms and cultural beliefs, breastfeeding practices, perceived benefits and challenges, maternal confidence, and advocacy needs. The study was anchored on an integrated framework combining Maternal Role Attainment Theory, Social Cognitive Theory, Cultural Dimensions Theory, and the Input-Process-Output paradigm. A mixe