Factors associated with prelacteal feeding practices in Debre Berhan district, North Shoa, Central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional, community-based study

Factors associated with prelacteal feeding practices in Debre Berhan district, North Shoa, Central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional, community-based study

Abstract Background Prelacteal feeding is one of the major harmful newborn feeding practices and is top on the list of global public health concerns. The practice deprives newborns of valuable nutrients and protection of colostrum and exposes them to preventable morbidity and mortality. Studying the...

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Main Authors: Mesele Damte Argaw, Maeza Mitiku Asfaw, Mekonen Birhane Ayalew, Binyam Fekadu Desta, Thandisizwe Redford Mavundla, Kassa Daka Gidebo, Aynalem Hailemichael Frew, Aychiluhim Damtew Mitiku, Alebel Yaregal Desale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
Subjects:
Breastfeeding
Prelacteal feeding
Factors
Newborns
Mother-infant dyads
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40795-019-0277-8

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