Prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding and its associated factors among women in Mauritania: evidence from a national survey

• Main Authors: Michael Sarfo (Author), Juliet Aggrey-Korsah (Author), Leticia Akua Adzigbli (Author), Gideon Awenabisa Atanuriba (Author), Gilbert Eshun (Author), Khadijat Adeleye (Author), Richard Gyan Aboagye (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Timely initiation of breastfeeding is crucial for positive health outcomes for babies and mothers. Understanding the factors influencing timely initiation of breastfeeding is vital for reducing child morbidities and mortalities in Mauritania. This study, therefore, assessed the p...