Factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding: a cross-sectional study in South Sudan

Factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding: a cross-sectional study in South Sudan

Abstract Background The global breastfeeding recommendation states that all infants should be put to the breast within one hour of birth, which is defined as timely initiation or early initiation of breastfeeding. Early initiation of breastfeeding is associated with reduced risk in infant illness an...

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Main Authors: Justin Bruno Tongun, Mohammed Boy Sebit, David Mukunya, Grace Ndeezi, Victoria Nankabirwa, Thorkild Tylleskar, James K. Tumwine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
Subjects:
Breastfeeding
Early initiation
Infant
Associated factors
South Sudan
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13006-018-0170-0

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