Maternal and child factors associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding in sub-Saharan Africa

Maternal and child factors associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding in sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract Background The probability of not breastfeeding within the first hour after delivery (timely initiation of breastfeeding) is particularly pronounced in sub-Saharan Africa. In this study, we examined the maternal and child factors associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding in sub-Sah...

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Main Authors: Francis Appiah, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Eugene Budu, Joseph Kojo Oduro, Francis Sambah, Linus Baatiema, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Abdul-Aziz Seidu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
Subjects:
Maternal and child factors
Timely initiation of breastfeeding
SSA
DHS
Maternal health
Global health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-021-00402-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-021-00402-3

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