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Prevalence and predictors of timely initiation of breastfeeding in Ghana: an analysis of 2017–2018 multiple indicator cluster survey
Abstract Background Timely initiation of breastfeeding is putting the newborn baby to the breast within 1 h of birth. Its …
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The effect of maternal depressive symptoms on infant feeding practices in rural Ethiopia: community based birth cohort study
BACKGROUND: Maternal depression and other psychosocial factors have been shown to have adverse consequences on infant feeding practices. This study …
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Retraction Note: Prevalence and predictors of timely initiation of breastfeeding in Ghana: an analysis of 2017–2018 multiple indicator cluster survey
This article has been retracted. Please see the Retraction Notice for more detail: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-020-00335-3.
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Sociodemographic and lifestyle correlates of exclusive breastfeeding practices among mothers on antiretroviral therapy in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is associated with a reduction of postnatal HIV transmission and optimal infant growth. Given that the …
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A cross-sectional comparison of breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, and perceived partners’ support among expectant couples in Mekelle, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Breastfeeding is considered the biological norm and essential to reduce infant morbidity and mortality. Mothers are responsible for breastfeeding …
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Prevalence and predictors of timely initiation of breastfeeding in Ghana: an analysis of 2017–2018 multiple indicator cluster survey
BACKGROUND: Timely initiation of breastfeeding is putting the newborn to the breast within 1 h of birth. Its practice can …
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A scoping review of breastfeeding peer support models applied in hospital settings
BACKGROUND: The 2013 updated guidelines on management of severe acute malnutrition in infants and children recommends the support of exclusive …
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Perceptions and experiences of nurse managers of the implementation of the baby and mother friendly initiative in Namibia: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: The baby and mother friendly initiative is a breastfeeding programme in Namibia aimed to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. …
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Experiences of workplace breastfeeding in a provincial government setting: a qualitative exploratory study among managers and mothers in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Return to employment is a major barrier to breastfeeding continuation, globally and in the Southern African context. The Lancet …
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Infant feeding knowledge and practice vary by maternal HIV status: a nested cohort study in rural South Africa
BACKGROUND: We investigate whether correct infant feeding knowledge and practice differ by maternal HIV status in an era of evolving …
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Cessation of breastfeeding and associated factors in the era of elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV at Ndejje health center, Uganda: a retrospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Breastfeeding an infant exposed to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) carries the risk of HIV acquisition whilst not breastfeeding poses …
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Prevalence of and factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding among women with children aged < 24 months in Kilimanjaro region, northern Tanzania: a community-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Early initiation of breastfeeding offers nutritional and immunological benefits to the newborn, which is critical for health and survival. …
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Reported infant feeding practices and contextual influences on breastfeeding: qualitative interviews with women registered to MomConnect in three South African provinces
BACKGROUND: Global guidelines recommend exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first 6 months of life. South African EBF rates have steadily …
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Analysis of stakeholder networks for breastfeeding policies and programs in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Suboptimal breastfeeding practices are driven by multiple factors. Thus, a multi-sectoral approach is necessary to design and implement appropriate …
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Psychosocial barriers and enablers of exclusive breastfeeding: lived experiences of mothers in low-income townships, North West Province, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Despite national efforts to promote exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), South Africa's EBF rate is only 32 %. The aim of …
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Effectiveness of the baby-friendly community initiative in promoting exclusive breastfeeding among HIV negative and positive mothers: a randomized controlled trial in Koibatek Sub-County, Baringo, Kenya
BACKGROUND: Although the baby-friendly community initiative (BFCI) has been proposed as a community-level approach to improve infant feeding practices, there …
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Participation in the “nutrition at the Centre” project through women’s group improved exclusive breastfeeding practices, as measured by the deuterium oxide dose-to-mother technique
BACKGROUND: Evidence of interventions that are effective in improving exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practices is needed to help countries revise their …
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Examining working mothers’ experience of exclusive breastfeeding in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Although substantial evidence exists on factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding, there is a general lack of qualitative studies that …
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Correction to: Timely initiation of breastfeeding in Zimbabwe: evidence from the demographic and health surveys 1994–2015
Following publication of the original article [1], the authors have flagged that the article contains the following errors.
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Evaluation of breastfeeding care and education given to mothers with low-birthweight babies by healthcare workers at a hospital in urban Tanzania: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: The total neonatal mortality in Tanzania remains high reaching as much as 44,900 deaths per year, particularly among low …