Factors affecting breast-feeding practice among a sample of Iranian women: a structural equation modeling approach

Abstract Background Breastfeeding is one of the most sensitive stages in the development of children, having many benefits for the mother and the child. The present study aimed to determine factors associated with breastfeeding intention and behavior in mothers living in Taft County, Iran. Methods I...

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Main Authors: Reyhaneh Rafizadeh, Zahra Heidari, Mahmood Karimy, Fereshteh Zamani-Alavijeh, Marzieh Araban
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13052-019-0724-9