Knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in the tamale metropolis of Ghana

Knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in the tamale metropolis of Ghana

Abstract Background The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life has remained low worldwide and in Ghana, despite strong evidence in support of its practice. This study was aimed at assessing the knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in t...

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Main Authors: Ruth Nimota Nukpezah, Samuel Victor Nuvor, Jerry Ninnoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Exclusive breastfeeding
Knowledge
Practice
Tamale
Ghana
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-018-0579-3

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