【Objective】 To investigate the exclusive breastfeeding in the rural areas of mid-west China and explore the factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding. 【Methods】 Descriptive epidemiologic method was applied to describe the rate,duration and distribution of exclusive breastfeeding.The mixed model was utilized to analyze the factors influencing the duration of exclusive breastfeeding. 【Results】 The exclusive breastfeeding rate was 76.8% in study areas.The rate of exclusive breastfeeding lasting for 4 and 6 m...