Early initiation of breastfeeding: a systematic literature review of factors and barriers in South Asia

IK Sharma, A Byrne - International breastfeeding journal, 2016‏ - Springer
Background Early or timely initiation of breastfeeding is crucial in preventing newborn
deaths and influences childhood nutrition however remains low in South Asia and the …

Birth-related perineal trauma in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

M Aguiar, A Farley, L Hope, A Amin, P Shah… - Maternal and child …, 2019‏ - Springer
Introduction Birth-related perineal trauma (BPT) is a common consequence of vaginal births.
When poorly managed, BPT can result in increased morbidity and mortality due to infections …

Determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding in Ethiopia: a population-based study using the 2016 demographic and health survey data

JR John, SK Mistry, G Kebede, N Manohar… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2019‏ - Springer
Background Timely breastfeeding initiation is a simple but important measure that has
protective effects on infants and mothers. This study aims to determine the predictors of early …

Community‐based father education intervention on breastfeeding practice—Results of a quasi‐experimental study

TH Bich, TK Long, DP Hoa - Maternal & child nutrition, 2019‏ - Wiley Online Library
Although the benefits of breastfeeding are well‐documented, little is known about how best
to encourage fathers to support breastfeeding. A quasi‐experimental study of a community …

Enablers and barriers to success among mothers planning to exclusively breastfeed for six months: a qualitative prospective cohort study in KwaZulu-Natal, South …

NA Jama, A Wilford, Z Masango, L Haskins… - International …, 2017‏ - Springer
Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life is the most important
determinant of child health and development, and is the recommended feeding practice for …

Exclusive breast feeding in early infancy reduces the risk of inpatient admission for diarrhea and suspected pneumonia in rural Vietnam: a prospective cohort study

S Hanieh, TT Ha, JA Simpson, TT Thuy, NC Khuong… - BMC public health, 2015‏ - Springer
Background Acute respiratory infections and diarrhea remain the leading causes of infant
morbidity and mortality, with a high burden of both pneunomia and diarrhea in South-East …

Prelacteal feeding practices and associated factors among mothers of children aged less than 24 months in Raya Kobo district, North Eastern Ethiopia: a cross …

M Legesse, M Demena, F Mesfin, D Haile - International breastfeeding …, 2014‏ - Springer
Background The harmful infant feeding practices of prelacteal feeding is widely practiced in
Ethiopia. Hence, it is vital to appreciate the cultural basis and potential factors on infant …

Prelacteal feeding practices in Pakistan: a mixed-methods study

M Asim, ZH Ahmed, MD Hayward… - International Breastfeeding …, 2020‏ - Springer
Background Prelacteal feeding, the feeding a newborn substances or liquids before
breastfeeding, is a common cultural practice in Pakistan, but is associated with neonatal …

[HTML][HTML] Improving breastfeeding by empowering mothers in Vietnam: a randomised controlled trial of a mobile app

TTD Doan, C Binns, NM Pham, Y Zhao… - International journal of …, 2020‏ - mdpi.com
Breastfeeding provides benefits to the infant and mother; however, the rates of
breastfeeding, particularly exclusive breastfeeding, remain below optimal levels in many …

Factors associated with the early initiation of breastfeeding in economic community of West African States (ECOWAS)

OK Ezeh, FA Ogbo, GJ Stevens, WK Tannous… - Nutrients, 2019‏ - mdpi.com
The early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) within one hour after birth enhanced mother–
newborn bonding and protection against infectious diseases. This paper aimed to examine …