A systematic review of qualitative research on barriers and facilitators to exclusive breastfeeding practice in sub-Saharan African countries

IL Ejie, GU Eleje, MT Chibuzor, MU Anetoh… - International …, 2021 - Springer
Background Studies reporting factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding are mostly
quantitative. No study has performed a systematic qualitative summary to document the …

Prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practice in the first six months of life and its determinants in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis

M Behzadifar, M Saki, M Behzadifar, M Mardani, F Yari… - BMC pediatrics, 2019 - Springer
Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in the first 6 months of life is the best and most
complete option for an infant, in that supplies the vitamins and minerals the baby needs …

Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and its associated factors among children age 6-24 months in Burao district, Somaliland

A Jama, H Gebreyesus, T Wubayehu… - International …, 2020 - Springer
Background Adequate nutrition during early childhood ensures growth and development of
children and breast milk is better than any other products given to a child. However, studies …

[PDF][PDF] Mothers' knowledge and attitudes towards breastfeeding in Thi-Qar City, Iraq

HA Ali, FF Abbas, NM Younis - Rawal Medical Journal, 2023 - researchgate.net
Objective: To assess mothers' attitudes and knowledge about breast feeding in Thi-Qar City,
Iraq. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Hospital in Nasiriyah from …

Exclusive breastfeeding practice during first six months of an infant's life in Bangladesh: a country based cross-sectional study

M Hossain, A Islam, T Kamarul, G Hossain - BMC pediatrics, 2018 - Springer
Background Breastfeeding offers incredible health benefits to both child and mother. It is
suggested by World Health Organization that an able mother should practice and maintain …

Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding among women in Muheza District Tanga northeastern Tanzania: a mixed method community based study

AR Maonga, MJ Mahande, DJ Damian… - Maternal and child health …, 2016 - Springer
Objectives Estimates shows exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has the potential to prevent
11.6% of all under-five deaths in developing countries. Prevalence of EBF is low globally …

Likelihood of infectious diseases due to lack of exclusive breastfeeding among infants in Bangladesh

F Abdulla, MM Hossain, M Karimuzzaman, M Ali… - PLoS …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Bangladesh is a South Asian developing country trying to achieve the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-3 and the objective of the Rural Electrification Board …

Exclusive breastfeeding and associated factors among mothers in Gozamin district, northwest Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study

MT Hunegnaw, LD Gezie, AS Teferra - International breastfeeding journal, 2017 - Springer
Background Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as feeding infants only breast milk, be it
directly from breast or expressed, except drops or syrups consisting of vitamins, mineral …

Factors associated with cessation of exclusive breastfeeding at 1 and 2 months postpartum in Taiwan

PC Chang, SF Li, HY Yang, LC Wang, CY Weng… - International …, 2019 - Springer
Background Breastfeeding benefits both mothers and infants. Even though Taiwan national
policy promotes exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), the rates in Taiwan are below those in other …

Exclusive breastfeeding practice in Ethiopia and its association with antenatal care and institutional delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

A Alebel, C Tesma, B Temesgen, A Ferede… - International …, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background Despite the World Health Organization recommendation of exclusive
breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life, the rate remains low both in developed …