Exclusive Breastfeeding and Associated Factors among Mothers with Twins in the Tamale Metropolis
Background. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months after birth has been recommended by the WHO as the best infant feeding strategy. Data on EBF rates among twin infants in Ghana remain limited and for that matter hypothesized to be low. Aim. The study sought to measure the prevalence...
Main Authors: | Rafatu Tahiru, Faith Agbozo, Hmphrey Garti, Abdulai Abubakari |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Pediatrics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/5605437 |
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