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A randomized controlled, trial on effects of mobile phone text messaging in combination with motivational interviewing versus standard infant feeding counselling on breastfeeding and child health outcomes, among women living with HIV
BACKGROUND: Despite efforts to promote optimal breastfeeding practices, the practice of exclusive breastfeeding is low in South Africa. We conducted …
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Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding by maternal HIV status: a population-based survey in Kenya
BACKGROUND: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in the first six months remains low globally, despite known benefits of lower morbidity and mortality …
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Development of a workplace breastfeeding support practice model in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Globally, mothers have identified work as one of the main obstacles to exclusive and continued breastfeeding. The support a …
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Multilevel modeling analysis of bottle feeding and its determinants among children 0–23 months in East Africa: evidence from recent DHS data (2015–2022)
BACKGROUND: Despite breastfeeding recommendations, the prevalence and length of breast milk feeding in developing nations is rapidly decreasing, with bottle …
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Revival of the mother-baby friendly initiative (MBFI) in South Africa: towards a quality improvement project
BACKGROUND: The discontinuation of "Mother-Baby Friendly" accreditation, coupled with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, has contributed to reduced breastfeeding …
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Spatial variation and determinants of delayed breastfeeding initiation in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis of recent evidence from EDHS 2019
BACKGROUND: Despite the World Health Organization's firm recommendation to start breastfeeding during the first hour after delivery, nearly 54% of …
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Acceptability to donate human milk among postnatal mothers at St. Francis hospital Nsambya, Uganda: a mixed method study
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization recommends the use of donated human milk (HM) as the second-best option for mothers who …
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Magnitude and determinants of early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding at six weeks postpartum: evidence from the PMA Ethiopia longitudinal survey
BACKGROUND: Early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding are crucial in preventing child morbidity and mortality. Despite the importance of these practices, …
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Facilitators, barriers, and key influencers of breastfeeding among low birthweight infants: a qualitative study in India, Malawi, and Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Low birthweight (LBW) infants are at increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Exclusive breastfeeding up to six months is …
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Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding of children under six months of age in Cote d’Ivoire
BACKGROUND: Despite benefits of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and its strategic place in the national guidelines for infant and young child …
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Breastfeeding environment and experiences at the workplace among health workers in the Upper East Region of Ghana
BACKGROUND: Employed mothers have lower rates of breastfeeding, including health workers who are supposed to be advocates for breastfeeding. These …
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Acceptability of donated breast milk among pregnant women in selected hospitals in central Uganda: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Donated breast milk is considered beneficial to vulnerable infants. Thus, Uganda launched its first human milk bank in November …
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Determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding in The Gambia: a population-based study using the 2019–2020 demographic and health survey data
BACKGROUND: Early initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of life prevents neonatal and infant mortality. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) …
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Breastfeeding among South Sudanese refugees in protracted settlements in Adjumani district, Uganda: facilitators and barriers
BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that forced migration and refugee status may adversely impact mothers' breastfeeding choices. Furthermore, suboptimal breastfeeding practices have …
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The infant feeding methods promoted by South African Instagram influencers in relation to crying and sleeping, 2018–2020: a retrospective digital ethnography
BACKGROUND: Globally, there has been a decline in breastfeeding rates. This has resulted in increased infant mortality due to infectious …
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Correction: Maternity protection entitlements for non-standard workers in low-and-middle-income countries and potential implications for breastfeeding practices: a scoping review of research since 2000
Recommended breastfeeding practices contribute to improved health of infants, young children, and \nmothers. Access to comprehensive maternity protection would enable …
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Health facility users’ knowledge, perceptions, and practices about infant feeding in the context of option B+ in South Africa: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: HIV and sub-optimal infant feeding practices remain important threats to child growth, development, and survival in low- and middle-income …
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Socioecological predictors of breastfeeding practices in rural eastern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Estimates by the World Health Organization indicate that over 800,000 global neonatal deaths each year are attributed to deviations …
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Evaluating the role of breastfeeding peer supporters’ intervention on the inpatient management of malnourished infants under 6 months in Kenyan public hospitals
BACKGROUND: The 2013 WHO guidelines for nutritional rehabilitation of malnourished infants under six months (u6m) focus on inpatient re-establishment of …
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Employers’ perceptions of breastfeeding practice of employed mothers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: The Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2019 shows that 59% of children are exclusively breastfed for the first 6 …
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