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 …
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
Background Exclusive breastfeeding is a practice widely promoted across many developing
countries. Despite all the potential advantages and three decades of promotional efforts …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
Abstract Background In Nigeria, suboptimal breastfeeding practices are contributing to the
burden of childhood diseases and mortality. This study identified the determinants of key …
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 …
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
Abstract Background Globally, Nigeria has the largest burden of infectious diseases
(including diarrhoea). Optimal feeding practices have been well‐documented to protect …
(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
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) …
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
Abstract Background Within Sub-Saharan Africa, some countries still report unacceptably
high rates of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, despite improvements in the …
high rates of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, despite improvements in the …