Addressing barriers to exclusive breast-feeding in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review and programmatic implications

JA Kavle, E LaCroix, H Dau, C Engmann - Public health nutrition, 2017 - cambridge.org
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 …

[HTML][HTML] A critical look at exclusive breastfeeding in Africa: Through the lens of diffusion of innovation theory

O Oyelana, J Kamanzi, S Richter - International Journal of Africa Nursing …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Exclusive breastfeeding is a practice widely promoted across many developing
countries. Despite all the potential advantages and three decades of promotional efforts …

[HTML][HTML] Factors that influence uptake of routine postnatal care: findings on women's perspectives from a qualitative evidence synthesis

E Sacks, K Finlayson, V Brizuela, N Crossland… - PLoS …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Effective postnatal care is important for optimal care of women and newborns–
to promote health and wellbeing, identify and treat clinical and psychosocial concerns, and …

[HTML][HTML] A qualitative exploration of the sociocultural determinants of exclusive breastfeeding practices among rural mothers, North West Nigeria

FI Joseph, J Earland - International breastfeeding journal, 2019 - Springer
Background Suboptimal breastfeeding is responsible for 96% of deaths among children
under 12 months of age in developing countries. However, the exclusive breastfeeding rate …

[HTML][HTML] Determinants of postnatal care non-utilization among women in Nigeria

OD Somefun, L Ibisomi - BMC research notes, 2016 - Springer
Background Although, there are several programs in place in Nigeria to ensure maternal
and child health, maternal and neonatal mortality rates remain high with maternal mortality …

[HTML][HTML] Determinants of suboptimal breastfeeding practices in Nigeria: evidence from the 2008 demographic and health survey

FA Ogbo, KE Agho, A Page - BMC public health, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Background In Nigeria, suboptimal breastfeeding practices are contributing to the
burden of childhood diseases and mortality. This study identified the determinants of key …

A literature review of the factors that influence breastfeeding: An application of the health belief model

A Emmanuel - 2015 - dspace.unijos.edu.ng
Breastfeeding is beneficial for both mother and child. Exclusive breastfeeding rate and early
initiation of breastfeeding has not reached desirable level in many countries. Understanding …

Diarrhoea and suboptimal feeding practices in Nigeria: evidence from the national household surveys

FA Ogbo, A Page, J Idoko, F Claudio… - Paediatric and …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background Globally, Nigeria has the largest burden of infectious diseases
(including diarrhoea). Optimal feeding practices have been well‐documented to protect …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of a mobile health intervention on uptake of recommended postnatal care services in Nigeria

AO Olajubu, BR Fajemilehin, TO Olajubu, BS Afolabi - Plos one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Studies have linked the large percentage of maternal and neonatal mortality that occur in
postnatal period to low uptake of postnatal care (PNC) services. Mobile health (mHealth) …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and factors associated with utilisation of postnatal care in Sierra Leone: a 2019 national survey

Q Sserwanja, L Nuwabaine, K Kamara, MW Musaba - BMC public health, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background Within Sub-Saharan Africa, some countries still report unacceptably
high rates of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, despite improvements in the …