Knowledge, attitude, and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in East Africa: a systematic review
JPC Dukuzumuremyi, K Acheampong, J Abesig… - International …, 2020 - Springer
Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recommended for the first six months of age by
the World Health Organization. Mothers' good knowledge and positive attitude play key roles …
the World Health Organization. Mothers' good knowledge and positive attitude play key roles …
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 …
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 …
11.6% of all under-five deaths in developing countries. Prevalence of EBF is low globally …
Sub-optimal breastfeeding of infants during the first six months and associated factors in rural communities of Jimma Arjo Woreda, Southwest Ethiopia
Background Studies have shown that sub-optimal breastfeeding is major contributor to infant
and young child mortality in Ethiopia. To address this problem, infant and young child …
and young child mortality in Ethiopia. To address this problem, infant and young child …
Poor newborn care practices-a population based survey in eastern Uganda
P Waiswa, S Peterson, G Tomson… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2010 - Springer
Background Four million neonatal deaths are estimated to occur each year and almost all in
low income countries, especially among the poorest. There is a paucity of data on newborn …
low income countries, especially among the poorest. There is a paucity of data on newborn …
Barriers and opportunities for improved exclusive breast-feeding practices in Tanzania: household trials with mothers and fathers
Background: Effective promotion of exclusive breast-feeding (EBF) is needed to improve
child nutrition and survival. Objective: We explored barriers and facilitators to EBF in rural …
child nutrition and survival. Objective: We explored barriers and facilitators to EBF in rural …
Factors associated exclusive breastfeeding practices of urban women in Addis Ababa public health centers, Ethiopia: a cross sectional study
T Shifraw, A Worku, Y Berhane - International breastfeeding journal, 2015 - Springer
Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is the best nutrition for the children during the
first 6 months of life, yet despite knowing the clear benefits, the practice of EBF is low. The …
first 6 months of life, yet despite knowing the clear benefits, the practice of EBF is low. The …
Prevalence and predictors of exclusive breastfeeding among women in Kilimanjaro region, Northern Tanzania: a population based cross-sectional study
M Mgongo, MV Mosha, JG Uriyo, SE Msuya… - International …, 2013 - Springer
Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is a simple and cost-effective intervention to
improve child health and survival. Effective EBF has been estimated to avert 13%-15% of …
improve child health and survival. Effective EBF has been estimated to avert 13%-15% of …
Mapping inequalities in exclusive breastfeeding in low-and middle-income countries, 2000–2018
NV Bhattacharjee, LE Schaeffer, SI Hay - Nature Human Behaviour, 2021 - nature.com
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF)—giving infants only breast-milk for the first 6 months of life—
is a component of optimal breastfeeding practices effective in preventing child morbidity and …
is a component of optimal breastfeeding practices effective in preventing child morbidity and …
Infant and young child feeding in western Uganda: knowledge, practices and socio-economic correlates
H Wamani, AN Åstrøm, S Peterson… - Journal of tropical …, 2005 - academic.oup.com
In a cross-sectional household survey conducted in the rural district of Hoima, western
Uganda, 720 child/mother pairs were recruited using a two-stage cluster design. Infant and …
Uganda, 720 child/mother pairs were recruited using a two-stage cluster design. Infant and …