Objectives: To examine the association between breastfeeding pattern and growth in the first
year of life. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out on 349 mothers with infants< …

Objective: To determine the breast-feeding and weaning practices of mothers and the
nutritional status of infants in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province. Design: A descriptive …

This study compared the infant-feeding methods of 378 urban mothers and 356 rural
mothers. We collected information by means of a questionnaire. The weights of infants were …

Methods Cross-sectional study design with structured questionnaires was used among 510
mother-infant pair to collect data. Maternal anthropometric, socio-economic and …

Sub-optimal complementary feeding practices among children aged 6-23 months is a major
cause of under-nutrition in developing countries. This study was designed to assess the …

Background: Malnutrition in children under-five years is a major public health problem and a
leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Objective: To assess the …

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 …

Several studies to determine the growth pattern of exclusively breast fed infants have
provided varying conclusions as to the sufficiency of breast milk alone to support adequate …

Breastfeeding is an unequalled way of providing ideal food for the infants. The benefits of
breastfeeding practices to infants and mothers are well documented. However, information …