Suboptimal complementary feeding practices have a detrimental impact on a child's growth, health and development in the first two years of life. They lead to child malnutrition, which …
BT Woldeamanuel - International breastfeeding journal, 2020 - Springer
Background Initiation of breastfeeding immediately after birth, exclusive breastfeeding, and continuous breastfeeding for at least 2 years lower the risk of newborn deaths. This study …
Background Provision of mother's breast milk to infants within one hour of birth is referred to as Early Initiation of Breast Feeding (EIBF) which is an important strategy to reduce perinatal …
Abstract Background In Nigeria, suboptimal breastfeeding practices are contributing to the burden of childhood diseases and mortality. This study identified the determinants of key …
AB Teshale, GA Tesema - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Despite the significant advantages of timely initiation of breastfeeding (TIBF), many countries particularly low-and middle-income countries have failed to initiate …
Background Initiation of breastfeeding after birth comes with a wide range of benefits to the child. For example, it provides the child with all essential nutrients needed for survival within …
KK Sen, TS Mallick, W Bari - International breastfeeding journal, 2020 - Springer
Background Early initiation of breastfeeding within 1 hour after birth is essential for newborns, because it reduces risk of neonatal mortality and hypothermia to a great extent …
ObjectiveThe present study aimed to examine the trends and differentials in key breast- feeding indicators in Nigeria for the period 1999–2013. DesignLongitudinal study of trends …
Background This study investigates and compares the rates and factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) within one hour of birth in rural and urban Nigeria …