Determinants of early breastfeeding initiation and exclusive breastfeeding in Colombia

Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in Nigeria

BACKGROUND Exclusive breast feeding (EBF) has important protective effects on the survival of infants and decreases risk for many early-life diseases. The purpose of this study was to assess the factors associated with EBF in Nigeria. METHODS Data on 658 children less than 6 months of age were obtained from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) 2003. The 2003 NDHS was a multi-stage...

Determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding in rural Tanzania

BACKGROUND Breastfeeding is widely known for its imperative contribution in improving maternal and newborn health outcomes. However, evidence regarding timing of initiation of breastfeeding is limited in Tanzania. This study examines the extent of and factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding in three rural districts of Tanzania. METHODS Data were collected in 2011 in a cross-...

Ecology and policy for exclusive breastfeeding in Colombia: a proposal

ABSTRACT Introduction: Breastfeeding promotion is one of the most important strategies against infant mortality and to control child undernourishment. Despite policies and plans to promote and protect breastfeeding in Colombia, its practice is low and its duration is short. Objective: To propose an ecology framework to interpret and incorporate contextual, interpersonal, and individual factors ...

Ecology and policy for exclusive breastfeeding in Colombia: a proposal

Ecology and policy for exclusive breastfeeding in Colombia: a proposal

INTRODUCTION Breastfeeding promotion is one of the most important strategies against infant mortality and to control child undernourishment. Despite policies and plans to promote and protect breastfeeding in Colombia, its practice is low and its duration is short. OBJECTIVE To propose an ecology framework to interpret and incorporate contextual, interpersonal, and individual factors associate...