Early initiation of breastfeeding: a systematic literature review of factors and barriers in South Asia
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ethiopia. Hence, it is vital to appreciate the cultural basis and potential factors on infant …
Prelacteal feeding practices in Pakistan: a mixed-methods study
Background Prelacteal feeding, the feeding a newborn substances or liquids before
breastfeeding, is a common cultural practice in Pakistan, but is associated with neonatal …
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
Breastfeeding provides benefits to the infant and mother; however, the rates of
breastfeeding, particularly exclusive breastfeeding, remain below optimal levels in many …
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)
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 …
newborn bonding and protection against infectious diseases. This paper aimed to examine …