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 …

Background Accurate measurement of the duration of exclusive breastfeeding is
complicated by factors related to definitions, timing, duration of recall, methods of analysis …

Although the benefits of breastfeeding are well‐documented, little is known about how best
to encourage fathers to support breastfeeding. A quasi‐experimental study of a community …

Background Correct measurement and continuous monitoring of exclusive breastfeeding
are essential to promote exclusive breastfeeding. Measuring exclusive breastfeeding is a …

Objective To examine the prevalence of key WHO breastfeeding indicators and identify
determinants of suboptimal breastfeeding practices among children aged less than 24 …

Background Since 2005, the national policy on breastfeeding in Sri Lanka is exclusive
breastfeeding up to 6 months, as recommended by World Health Organization. The …

Background Promotion of proper breastfeeding practices for the first six months of life is the
most cost-effective intervention for reducing childhood morbidity and mortality. However, the …

Background The aim of this paper is to examine how breastfeeding is defined for research
purposes. Discussion Current breastfeeding definitions focus on the amount of breast milk …

To determine the extent of exclusive breastfeeding practices among mothers of 4 and 6
month old infants whose fathers received breastfeeding education materials and counseling …

Identification of factors that predict a woman's infant feeding choice is important for
breastfeeding promotion programmes. We analysed a subsample of children under 2 years …