Exclusive breastfeeding policy, practice and influences in South Africa, 1980 to 2018: A mixed-methods systematic review

SJ Nieuwoudt, CB Ngandu, L Manderson, SA Norris - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background In 2011, South Africa committed to promoting exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for
six months for all mothers, regardless of HIV status, in line with World Health Organization …

Breastfeeding inequities in South Africa: Can enforcement of the WHO Code help address them?–A systematic sco** review

D Vitalis, M Vilar-Compte, K Nyhan… - International Journal for …, 2021 - Springer
Introduction Suboptimal breastfeeding rates in South Africa have been attributed to the
relatively easy access that women and families have had to infant formula, in part as a result …

Common breastfeeding problems experienced by lactating mothers during the first six months in Kinshasa

P Babakazo, M Bosonkie, E Mafuta, N Mvuama… - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Breastfeeding has numerous advantages for infant, mother and society.
However, many mothers discontinue breastfeeding due to problems they encounter. This …

Maternal perspectives on infant feeding practices in Soweto, South Africa

SV Wrottesley, A Prioreschi, W Slemming… - Public Health …, 2021 - cambridge.org
Objective: To (i) describe the infant feeding practices of South African women living in
Soweto and (ii) understand from the mothers' perspective what influences feeding practices …

[HTML][HTML] Digital health technologies for maternal and child health in Africa and other low-and middle-income countries: cross-disciplinary sco** review with …

S Till, M Mkhize, J Farao, LD Shandu, L Muthelo… - Journal of Medical …, 2023 - jmir.org
Background Maternal and child health (MCH) is a global health concern, especially
impacting low-and middle-income countries (LMIC). Digital health technologies are creating …

[HTML][HTML] Early infant feeding practices among women engaged in paid work in Africa: a systematic sco** review

M Mgongo, SB Ickes, BJ Leyaro, IB Mboya… - Advances in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Around the world, paid work without appropriate structural support is a key barrier to optimal
breastfeeding practices. To better protect, promote, and support optimal breastfeeding …

[PDF][PDF] Social-cultural aspect of stunting: A systematic review

S Suhardin, R Indarwati, CM Meo, N Sari… - International Journal …, 2020 - researchgate.net
Social-Cultural Aspect of Stunting: A Systematic Review Page 1 International Journal of
Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Vol. 24, Issue 7, 2020 ISSN: 1475-7192 7805 Social-Cultural …

A review on prevention interventions to decrease diarrheal diseases' burden in children

C Webb, MM Cabada - Current Tropical Medicine Reports, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Provide an overview about childhood diarrhea burden and
prevention interventions with demonstrated impact in reducing disease risk. Recent Findings …

Characteristics associated with the transition to partial breastfeeding prior to 6 months of age: Data from seven sites in a birth cohort study

SA Richard, BJJ McCormick… - Maternal & child …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life. However, the
transition of the infants' diet to partial breastfeeding with the addition of animal milks and/or …

Feeding characteristics of infants in a lower‐middle‐income country

N Fuls, E Krüger, J van Der Linde - Journal of Paediatrics and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Aim To describe feeding characteristics (such as breast feeding and complementary
feeding) and determine the nature of feeding difficulties of infants in a primary health‐care …