Background Breastfeeding has several benefits for both mothers and their children. Despite
strong evidence in support of the practice, its prevalence has remained low worldwide …

Background: The decision to breastfeed is largely dependent on mothers' breastfeeding
knowledge and attitude which are usually formed in their adolescence and early adulthood …

Health care workers are important in the promotion, protection and support of breast feeding.
Their ability to do this may be influenced by their knowledge, personal experiences and …

Background: Majority of mothers in Tanzania fail to practice effective breastfeeding for
various reasons. The objective of this study was to determine breastfeeding-related …

Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life followed by optimal complementary
feeding are critical public health measures for reducing and preventing morbidity and …

Breast-feeding has several health benefits for the infant and the mother as well. Exclusive
breastfeeding (EBF) indicates that feeding a child only breast milk without any …

Abstract Aflatoxins (AFs) and Fumonisins (FBs) are common contaminants of maize, from
secondary metabolites of fungi. Presence of AFs and FBs in maize-based complimentary …

Breastfeeding has been accepted as the most vital intervention for reducing infant mortality
and ensuring optimal growth and development of children. However, studies on the factors …

Background: A mother's knowledge with the right attitude and practice is the key to
successful breastfeeding. Female awareness in breastfeeding contributes towards reduction …

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six
months of life and continuation of breastfeeding and adequate complementary foods for up …