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Estimates shows exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has the potential to prevent 11.6 % of all under-five deaths in developing countries. Prevalence of EBF is low globally (35 %), and in sub Saharan Africa ranges between 22 and 33 %. Like other developing countries the prevalence of EBF is 50 % in Tanzania. There is limited information in Tanzania on factors influencing EBF apart from information specific for HIV positive women. This study aimed at examining factors that affect EBF practice among women in Muheza district, Tanga region, northeastern Tanzania.

A community based cross-sectional study using both qualitative and quantitative methods was conducted from April to June 2014. To collect relevant information, a total of 316 women with infants aged 6–12 months were interviewed using a questionnaire and 12 key informants …