Trends and factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding in Namibia: analysis of the Demographic and Health Surveys 2000–2013

Trends and factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding in Namibia: analysis of the Demographic and Health Surveys 2000–2013

Abstract Background Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) lowers the risk for all-cause mortality in babies, including those with low birth weight. However, rates of neonatal mortality and delayed initiation of breastfeeding remain high in most low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed t...

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Main Authors: M. N. Ndirangu, S. M. Gatimu, H. M. Mwinyi, D. C. Kibiwott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Breastfeeding
Early initiation
Trends
Determinants
Namibia
Demographic health survey
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-018-1811-4

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