Background One of the most important factors that affects breastfeeding self-efficacy and
exclusivity is breastfeeding support provided by the family. The aim of this study was to …

Background: With increasing global rates of overweight, obesity and non-communicable
diseases (NCDs) along with undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, the Eastern …

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown that psycho-spiritual state of mothers may
have significant effects on their breastfeeding. The most common cause of nonexclusive …

Introduction: Breastfeeding is one of the most important strategies for the growth and survival
of children, because it provides their physical, physiological and mental needs up to 6 …

Breast milk is the perfect food during infancy. Adequate support from family and health
systems can be helpful to continue breastfeeding. This study aimed to determine the status …

Background Interventions to support, promote and increase breastfeeding rates are of
significant importance. Interventions based on health education and health promotion …

Methods This descriptive, analytical study was conducted on 767 women referring to the
Family Health Research Center of Rasht in 2014. Mothers were selected through continuous …

Abstract Background Despite the World Health Organization's (WHO) emphasis on exclusive
breastfeeding, the documents show a declining trend worldwide. Studies assert that the …

Objectives The initiation of exclusive breastfeeding and its continuation plays a vital role in
maternal and child health. This study investigates the prediction of exclusive breastfeeding …

The timely or Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (EIBF) within the first hour following childbirth
is known to be a determining factor for the overall breastfeeding process. Nevertheless, in …