Prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practice in the first six months of life and its determinants in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Meysam Behzadifar (Author), Mandana Saki (Author), Masoud Behzadifar (Author), Mahnaz Mardani (Author), Fatemeh Yari (Author), Farzad Ebrahimzadeh (Author), Hadis Majidi Mehr (Author), Shadi Abdi Bastami (Author), Nicola Luigi Bragazzi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in the first 6 months of life is the best and most complete option for an infant, in that supplies the vitamins and minerals the baby needs. Several studies in Iran have been conducted concerning the prevalence of EBF. The aim of this study was to de...