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 …

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 …

Background Adequate nutrition during infancy and early childhood is essential to ensure the
health, growth and development of children. However, infant feeding practice is suboptimal …

This study assessed the prevalence and risk factors associated with underweight, stunting
and wasting among children aged 0–24 months in six districts of Kilimanjaro region …

Introduction Breastfeeding has numerous advantages for infant, mother and society.
However, many mothers discontinue breastfeeding due to problems they encounter. This …

Around the world, paid work without appropriate structural support is a key barrier to optimal
breastfeeding practices. To better protect, promote, and support optimal breastfeeding …

BACKGROUND: Breastfeeding is an optimum, healthy, and economical mode of feeding an
infant. However, many preventable obstacles hinder exclusive breastfeeding in the first six …

Background The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of different infant
feeding habits on the occurrence of malnutrition, Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia and …

Background Malnutrition is a public health concern in Ethiopia. This might be correlated with
inappropriate infant and young child feeding practice. This in turn is affected by Mothers' …

Childhood undernutrition is a global health challenge impacting child growth and survival
rates. This deficit in nutritional status contributes to the increasing chronic disease …