Factors influencing breastfeeding exclusivity during the first 6 months of life in developing countries: a quantitative and qualitative systematic review
OO Balogun, A Dagvadorj, KM Anigo… - Maternal & child …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Breastfeeding is the most advantageous feeding option for infants, and epidemiological
studies provide evidence for its promotion. The objective of this review was to …
studies provide evidence for its promotion. The objective of this review was to …
Addressing barriers to exclusive breast-feeding in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review and programmatic implications
JA Kavle, E LaCroix, H Dau, C Engmann - Public health nutrition, 2017 - cambridge.org
ObjectiveDespite numerous global initiatives on breast-feeding, trend data show exclusive
breast-feeding (EBF) rates have stagnated over the last two decades. The purpose of the …
breast-feeding (EBF) rates have stagnated over the last two decades. The purpose of the …
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 …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Scaling up of breastfeeding promotion programs in low-and middle-income countries: the “breastfeeding gear” model
R Pérez-Escamilla, L Curry, D Minhas, L Taylor… - Advances in …, 2012 - Elsevier
Breastfeeding (BF) promotion is one of the most cost-effective interventions to advance
mother–child health. Evidence-based frameworks and models to promote the effective scale …
mother–child health. Evidence-based frameworks and models to promote the effective scale …
Cultural beliefs, attitudes and perceptions of lactating mothers on exclusive breastfeeding in The Gambia: an ethnographic study
Background WHO/UNICEF recommends that women in resource-poor developing countries-
like the Gambia, should exclusively breastfeed their infants for the first six months of their …
like the Gambia, should exclusively breastfeed their infants for the first six months of their …
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 …
Prevalence of key breastfeeding indicators in 29 sub-Saharan African countries: a meta-analysis of demographic and health surveys (2010–2015)
Objectives To carry out a meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of four key breastfeeding
indicators in four subregions of 29 sub-Saharan African countries. Design, settings and …
indicators in four subregions of 29 sub-Saharan African countries. Design, settings and …
A systematic review of qualitative research on barriers and facilitators to exclusive breastfeeding practice in sub-Saharan African countries
Background Studies reporting factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding are mostly
quantitative. No study has performed a systematic qualitative summary to document the …
quantitative. No study has performed a systematic qualitative summary to document the …
[HTML][HTML] A critical look at exclusive breastfeeding in Africa: Through the lens of diffusion of innovation theory
Background Exclusive breastfeeding is a practice widely promoted across many developing
countries. Despite all the potential advantages and three decades of promotional efforts …
countries. Despite all the potential advantages and three decades of promotional efforts …