Background: Breastfeeding is important in infancy and weaning is crucial in reducing
mortality and promoting growth. The main aim of the study was to assess awareness of …

Background Poor weaning practices have been reported to contribute to high infant mortality
and morbidity rates especially in developing countries. Objectives This study sought to …

Background: Infant feeding is an important determinant of child well-being. The practice of
exclusive breastfeeding over the years is declining despite efforts at all levels to improve it; …

Despite growing evidence that supports the importance of exclusive breastfeeding of infants
below six months, few mothers adhere to this. Early weaning to infant formula and solids is a …

Introduction: despite the fact that mothers know the exact age to wean their infants, majority
of the mothers do not practice exclusive breastfeeding due to cultural beliefs and practices …

This study aimed to determine the factors influencing breastfeeding practices among
children aged 0-24 months in Bushenyi district, Uganda. The study involved 346 lactating …

Introduction: Weaning is a time during which the mother and her new born baby are
expected to adjust to the emotional and nutritional demands of life processes including …

Despite growing evidence that supports the importance of exclusive breastfeeding of infants
below six months, few mothers adhere to this. Early weaning to infant formula and solids is a …

Background. Exclusive breastfeeding is rarely practised in most rural areas of developing
countries. Poor breastfeeding practices may stem from negative attitudes or poor knowledge …

Background: Weaning is the introduction of the first solid foods to infants and maintenance of
breastfeeding by demand up to two years of age. The first months of infants' life are …