Background The practice of exclusive breastfeeding is still low despite the associated
benefits. Improving the uptake and appropriating the benefits will require an understanding …

This study examined the practice of exclusive breastfeeding among professional working
mothers in Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. The study design used for this research was …

Background Suboptimal breastfeeding is responsible for 96% of deaths among children
under 12 months of age in developing countries. However, the exclusive breastfeeding rate …

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 …

Background Although substantial evidence exists on factors that influence exclusive
breastfeeding, there is a general lack of qualitative studies that examine how specific …

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 …

Abstract Background In Ghana, periodic national surveys report the practice of exclusive
breastfeeding (EBF) in the general population to be over 50%. However, little is known …

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 The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life
has remained low worldwide and in Ghana, despite strong evidence in support of its …

Breastfeeding has been associated with improved growth, development, and health
outcomes for infants and children. However, the exclusive breastfeeding rate in Indonesia is …