Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding knowledge and intention to or practice of exclusive breastfeeding among antenatal and postnatal women receiving routine care: a cross-sectional study

Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding knowledge and intention to or practice of exclusive breastfeeding among antenatal and postnatal women receiving routine care: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Despite consistent evidence showing the importance of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for six months, it remains a sub-optimal practice in The Gambia. This study aimed at investigating the determinants of EBF knowledge and intention to or practice of EBF. Methods A cross-sectional...

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Main Authors: Thomas Senghore, Tobiloba Alex Omotosho, Omar Ceesay, Daisy Clara H. Williams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
Subjects:
Exclusive breastfeeding
Knowledge
Intention
Practice
Predictors
The Gambia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13006-018-0154-0

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