Impact of a peer-counseling intervention on breastfeeding practices in different socioeconomic strata: results from the equity analysis of the PROMISE-EBF trial in Uganda

Impact of a peer-counseling intervention on breastfeeding practices in different socioeconomic strata: results from the equity analysis of the PROMISE-EBF trial in Uganda

Background: Undernutrition is highly prevalent among infants in Uganda. Optimal infant feeding practices may improve nutritional status, health, and survival among children. Objective: Our study evaluates the socioeconomic distribution of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and growth outcomes among infan...

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Main Authors: Kristiane Tislevoll Eide, Lars Thore Fadnes, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv Engebretsen, Kristine Husøy Onarheim, Henry Wamani, James K. Tumwine, Ole Frithjof Norheim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-07-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
anthropometry
exclusive breastfeeding
infant health
socioeconomic factors
Uganda
undernutrition
Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/30578/pdf_319

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