Maternal experience of intimate partner violence is associated with suboptimal breastfeeding practices in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia: insights from a DHS analysis

Abstract Background Despite widespread suboptimal breastfeeding practices and maternal experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV), the association of IPV and breastfeeding practices remains unclear. This study investigated the associations between maternal experience of physical, sexual, emotion...

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Main Authors: Christine N. Walters, Hasina Rakotomanana, Joel J. Komakech, Barbara J. Stoecker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-021-00365-5