HIV infection, hunger, breastfeeding self-efficacy, and depressive symptoms are associated with exclusive breastfeeding to six months among women in western Kenya: a longitudinal observational study

• Главные авторы: Emily L. Tuthill (Автор), Joshua D. Miller (Автор), Shalean M. Collins (Автор), Elizabeth M. Widen (Автор), Maricianah Onono (Автор), Sera L. Young (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: BMC, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is recommended for all infants. However, breastfeeding rates remain suboptimal; around 37% of infants are exclusively breastfed for the first six months globally. In Nyanza region, western Kenya, numerous challenges to brea...