Factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding: a survey in Northern Uganda

Factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding: a survey in Northern Uganda

Background: Initiation of breastfeeding later than 1 hour after birth is associated with increased neonatal morbidity and mortality. Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding. Methods: We conducted a survey in 2016 of 930 children under th...

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Main Authors: David Mukunya, James K Tumwine, Victoria Nankabirwa, Grace Ndeezi, Isaac Odongo, Josephine Tumuhamye, Justin Bruno Tongun, Samuel Kizito, Agnes Napyo, Vincentina Achora, Beatrice Odongkara, Thorkild Tylleskar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-01-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
Nutrition
infant-feeding
post-conflict
breastmilk
neonatal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2017.1410975

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2017.1410975

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