Perceived incentives and barriers to exclusive breastfeeding among periurban Ghanaian women
GE Otoo, AA Lartey… - Journal of Human …, 2009 - journals.sagepub.com
Focus group discussions were conducted to elicit the perceived incentives and barriers to
exclusive breastfeeding in Ghana. Thirty-five breastfeeding women were recruited from the …
exclusive breastfeeding in Ghana. Thirty-five breastfeeding women were recruited from the …
Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Ghana: a cross-sectional study
AM Tampah-Naah, A Kumi-Kyereme - International breastfeeding journal, 2013 - Springer
Background Mothers are encouraged to practice exclusive breastfeeding for the first six
months of a child's life. The general objective of the study was to assess the predictors of …
months of a child's life. The general objective of the study was to assess the predictors of …
A qualitative exploration of the sociocultural determinants of exclusive breastfeeding practices among rural mothers, North West Nigeria
FI Joseph, J Earland - International breastfeeding journal, 2019 - Springer
Background Suboptimal breastfeeding is responsible for 96% of deaths among children
under 12 months of age in developing countries. However, the exclusive breastfeeding rate …
under 12 months of age in developing countries. However, the exclusive breastfeeding rate …
A qualitative exploration of the determinants of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practices in Wajir County, Kenya
MJ Mohamed, S Ochola, VO Owino - International breastfeeding journal, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding
for the first six months of life. A qualitative study was conducted to assess the factors that …
for the first six months of life. A qualitative study was conducted to assess the factors that …
Breastfeeding practices and determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in a cross-sectional study at a child welfare clinic in Tema Manhean, Ghana
Background Exclusive breastfeeding is important for child health and growth, but its practice
is low in many developing countries. This study aimed at determining the breastfeeding …
is low in many developing countries. This study aimed at determining the breastfeeding …
Knowledge, attitudes and determinants of exclusive breastfeeding practice among Ghanaian rural lactating mothers
Background The practice of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is influenced by maternal
knowledge and attitudes as well as socio-demographic and cultural factors. This study …
knowledge and attitudes as well as socio-demographic and cultural factors. This study …
Constraints to exclusive breastfeeding practice among breastfeeding mothers in Southwest Nigeria: implications for scaling up
OM Agunbiade, OV Ogunleye - International breastfeeding journal, 2012 - Springer
Background The practice of exclusive breastfeeding is still low despite the associated
benefits. Improving the uptake and appropriating the benefits will require an understanding …
benefits. Improving the uptake and appropriating the benefits will require an understanding …
“We give water or porridge, but we don't really know what the child wants:” a qualitative study on women's perceptions and practises regarding exclusive breastfeeding …
M Mgongo, TH Hussein, B Stray-Pedersen… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive
breastfeeding (EBF) as the optimal way to feed infants below 6 months of age. The benefits …
breastfeeding (EBF) as the optimal way to feed infants below 6 months of age. The benefits …
Estimating the rate and determinants of exclusive breastfeeding practices among rural mothers in Southern Ghana
AK Manyeh, A Amu, DE Akpakli, JE Williams… - International …, 2020 - Springer
Background The health benefits of exclusive breastfeeding practices in both the short and
long term accrue to breastfed infants, mothers, families and the society at large. Despite the …
long term accrue to breastfed infants, mothers, families and the society at large. Despite the …
Exclusive breastfeeding patterns in Tanzania: Do individual, household, or community factors matter?
Background Although there is a broad knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding among
women in Tanzania, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) remained lower than 50% for about 50 …
women in Tanzania, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) remained lower than 50% for about 50 …