Breast feeding practice especially exclusive breast feeding (EBF) is a major determinant of
child growth and development. In Tanzania, most women breastfeed their infants for long …

Exclusive breastfeeding is a globally recommended way of feeding and caring for young
infants (0-6 months). Its benefits to both infants and mothers have been established …

Background Appropriate feeding is important in improving nutrition and child survival.
Documentation of knowledge of caregiver on infant feeding is scanty in Zambia. The aim of …

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 …

It has been documented and a well-established fact that good nutrition including appropriate
infant and young child feeding practices is central to the growth and development of all …

Breast milk has a major impact on child health, growth and development. Infants should
exclusively breastfeed (EBF) for six months, then, nutritionally adequate and safe …

Background: Inadequate breastfeeding practices contribute to malnutrition in young
children. Aims and objectives: This study examined changes in breastfeeding practices and …

Objective: To investigate and compare feeding practices among infants of less than 7
months of age in a rural and an urban area in Tanzania. Design: Cross-sectional …

The knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding breastfeeding of 310 mothers in five rural
communities in Toto Local Government in Nassarawa State, Nigeria were investigated using …

Optimal infants and young children feeding is paramount to their health and nutritional
status. This study assessed the childcare and feeding practices among 200 market women …