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Exclusive breastfeeding among Indonesian working mothers: does early initiation of breastfeeding matter?
BackgroundEarly initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) is a starting point that lays the foundation for breastfeeding and bonding between mother and...
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A history of depression and prenatal depression are associated with a lower likelihood of breastfeeding initiation and maintenance, and more breastfeeding problems
PurposeThis study tests the hypotheses that lifetime history of depression, and prenatal depression, are associated with a reduced likelihood of...
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Factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding in central Saudi Arabia: a hospital-based survey
BackgroundEarly initiation of breastfeeding is central to the success of infant feeding. The World Health Organization (WHO) therefore recommends...
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Maternal disability and initiation and duration of breastfeeding: analysis of a Canadian cross-sectional survey
BackgroundThe World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding as the best method for infant feeding. Known risk factors for breastfeeding...
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Spatial variation and determinants of delayed breastfeeding initiation in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis of recent evidence from EDHS 2019
BackgroundDespite the World Health Organization’s firm recommendation to start breastfeeding during the first hour after delivery, nearly 54% of...
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Inequalities in early initiation of breastfeeding in Bangladesh: an estimation of relative and absolute measures of inequality
BackgroundEvidence suggested that inequalities based on education, wealth status, place of residence, and geographical regions significantly...
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Magnitude and determinants of early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding at six weeks postpartum: evidence from the PMA Ethiopia longitudinal survey
BackgroundEarly initiation and exclusive breastfeeding are crucial in preventing child morbidity and mortality. Despite the importance of these...
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Prevalence and barriers to early initiation of breastfeeding among urban poor full-time readymade garments working mothers: a mixed-methods study in Bangladesh
BackgroundEarly initiation of breastfeeding is the initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth, which plays a significant role in a born...
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A Major Gap Between the Knowledge and Practice of Mothers Towards Early Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding in Afghanistan in 2021
IntroductionInitiation of breastfeeding right after birth and exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life is highly recommended. In this...
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Breastfeeding challenges and support in a high initiation population
BackgroundThe breastfeeding initiation rate in Israel is approximately 90%, yet exclusive breastfeeding drops sharply in the early postnatal period....
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Determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding in The Gambia: a population-based study using the 2019–2020 demographic and health survey data
BackgroundEarly initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of life prevents neonatal and infant mortality. Sustainable Development Goals...
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Factors associated with delayed initiation and non-exclusive breastfeeding among children in India: evidence from national family health survey 2019-21
BackgroundIn India, more than half of the newborns experience delayed breastfeeding, and non-exclusive breastfeeding is practiced in 63% of babies...
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Prevalence and predictors of delayed initiation of breastfeeding among postnatal women at a tertiary hospital in Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundThe rates for the delayed initiation of breastfeeding in Uganda remain unacceptably high between 30% and 80%. The reasons for this are not...
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Correlates of non-institutional delivery to delayed initiation of breastfeeding in Nigeria: logit-decomposition and subnational analysis of population-based survey
BackgroundStudies have connected newborn delivery settings and modality to optimal breastfeeding, but how it influences untimely initiation, mostly...
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Association between place of birth and timely breastfeeding initiation among Cambodian women: a population-based study
BackgroundEnhancing timely breastfeeding initiation within the first hour postpartum is a goal the WHO’s Early Essential Newborn Care (EENC) and...
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Breastfeeding initiation, duration, and experiences of mothers of late preterm twins: a mixed-methods study
BackgroundTwins and late preterm (LPT) infants are at an increased risk of being breastfed to a lesser extent than term singletons. This study aimed...
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Effects of breastfeeding training programmes for midwives on breastfeeding outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundAppropriate breastfeeding training for midwives is necessary to enhance their knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP). However, evidence...
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The role of clinic-based breastfeeding peer counseling on breastfeeding rates among low-income patients
BackgroundDespite the benefits of breastfeeding (BF), rates remain lower than public health targets, particularly among low-income Black populations....
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Factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding among children less than 24 months old: the 2019 Ethiopian mini demographic and health survey
BackgroundThe world Health Organization recommended that all mothers be supported to initiate breastfeeding as soon as possible after birth, within...
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Attitudes and barriers to breastfeeding among women at high-risk for not breastfeeding: a prospective observational study
BackgroundRates of breastfeeding are lower among minority and underserved populations in the United States. Our study objective was to assess...