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 …
Women's empowerment and determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding: a scoping review
Introduction Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF), the immediate provision of mothers'
breast milk to infants within the first hour of life, has been recommended by the WHO …
breast milk to infants within the first hour of life, has been recommended by the WHO …
Cultural beliefs, attitudes and perceptions of lactating mothers on exclusive breastfeeding in The Gambia: an ethnographic study
Background WHO/UNICEF recommends that women in resource-poor developing countries-
like the Gambia, should exclusively breastfeed their infants for the first six months of their …
like the Gambia, should exclusively breastfeed their infants for the first six months of their …
Exclusive breastfeeding promotion by peer counsellors in sub-Saharan Africa (PROMISE-EBF): a cluster-randomised trial
Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is reported to be a life-saving intervention in low-
income settings. The effect of breastfeeding counselling by peer counsellors was assessed …
income settings. The effect of breastfeeding counselling by peer counsellors was assessed …
Exclusive breastfeeding and its effect on growth of Malawian infants: results from a cross-sectional study
J Kuchenbecker, I Jordan, A Reinbott… - Paediatrics and …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Background: For the optimal nutrition of children under 2 years of age, it is considered
important that they be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months before being given …
important that they be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months before being given …
Social circumstances and cultural beliefs influence maternal nutrition, breastfeeding and child feeding practices in South Africa
G Chakona - Nutrition Journal, 2020 - Springer
Background Maternal and child undernutrition remain prevalent in developing countries with
45 and 11% of child deaths linked to poor nutrition and suboptimal breastfeeding …
45 and 11% of child deaths linked to poor nutrition and suboptimal breastfeeding …
Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practices among mothers in Goba district, south east Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Background Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as feeding infants only breast milk, be it
directly from breast or expressed, with no addition of any liquid or solids apart from drops or …
directly from breast or expressed, with no addition of any liquid or solids apart from drops or …
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 …
complete option for an infant, in that supplies the vitamins and minerals the baby needs …
[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 …
Role of social support in improving infant feeding practices in Western Kenya: a quasi-experimental study
AG Mukuria, SL Martin, T Egondi… - … Health: Science and …, 2016 - ghspjournal.org
Background: We designed and tested an intervention that used dialogue-based groups to
engage infants' fathers and grandmothers to support optimal infant feeding practices. The …
engage infants' fathers and grandmothers to support optimal infant feeding practices. The …