Inequalities in access and utilization of maternal, newborn and child health services in sub-Saharan Africa: a special focus on urban settings
Objectives The aim of this paper is to share the results of a systematic review on the state of
inequalities in access to and utilization of maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) …
inequalities in access to and utilization of maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) …
Effect of baby food marketing exposure on infant and young child feeding regimes in Bangkok, Thailand
Background Baby food marketing undermines breastfeeding by influencing women's
attitudes and decision-making favourably toward commercial baby food. This study aimed to …
attitudes and decision-making favourably toward commercial baby food. This study aimed to …
Determinants of infant young child feeding among mothers of malnourished children in South Punjab, Pakistan: A qualitative study
Inadequate feeding is one of the most critical underlying determinants of child malnutrition.
In this study, we explore infant young child feeding (IYCF) and deconstruct breastfeeding …
In this study, we explore infant young child feeding (IYCF) and deconstruct breastfeeding …
Qualitative exploration of perceived barriers of exclusive breastfeeding among pregnant teenagers in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana
AK Acheampong, M Ganga-Limando, L Aziato - BMC Public Health, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background The World Health Organization endorses exclusive breastfeeding for
the first six months of every child's life since exclusive breastfeeding has the potential of …
the first six months of every child's life since exclusive breastfeeding has the potential of …
Knowledge attitudes and practice of breastmilk expression and storage among working mothers with infants under six months of age in Kenya
PW Edemba, G Irimu, R Musoke - International Breastfeeding Journal, 2022 - Springer
Background Expression and storage of breastmilk is a strategy that ensures continued
breast milk consumption in the event of temporary separation of an infant from the mother …
breast milk consumption in the event of temporary separation of an infant from the mother …
Socio-economic and environmental factors affecting breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices among Batwa and Bakiga communities in south-western …
G Scarpa, L Berrang-Ford, S Twesigomwe… - PLOS Global Public …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Improving breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices is needed to support good
health, enhance child growth, and reduce child mortality. Limited evidence is available on …
health, enhance child growth, and reduce child mortality. Limited evidence is available on …
Experiences and attitudes related to newborn feeding in central Uganda: A qualitative study
A Sewannonda, A Medel-Herrero, V Nankabirwa… - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Objective Adequate infant nutrition is a critical cornerstone of population health, yet
adherence to recommended breastfeeding practices is low in many countries in sub …
adherence to recommended breastfeeding practices is low in many countries in sub …
Mothers' knowledge and practices on breastfeeding and complementary feeding in an urban slum area and rural area in Kenya: a cross-sectional interview study
K Uusimäki, L Schneider, C Lubeka… - Journal of Child …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Maternal breastfeeding and complementary feeding knowledge is an important determinant
of childrens' long-term health and development. This study aims to account for associations …
of childrens' long-term health and development. This study aims to account for associations …
Maternity protection for female non-standard workers in South Africa: the case of domestic workers
C Pereira-Kotze, T Doherty, M Faber - BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022 - Springer
Background Many women work in positions of non-standard employment, with limited legal
and social protection. Access to comprehensive maternity protection for all working women …
and social protection. Access to comprehensive maternity protection for all working women …
Predictors for the duration of breastfeeding among ethiopia women of childbearing age with babies; application of accelerate failure time and parametric shared frailty …
G Mulugeta, D Tesfaye, AS Tegegne - BMC nutrition, 2022 - Springer
Introduction Duration of breastfeeding is the length of the time that infants who were initially
breastfed continue to receive breast milk until weaning. The duration of breastfeeding is …
breastfed continue to receive breast milk until weaning. The duration of breastfeeding is …