Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding practice among under-six months infants in Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Gizachew Gobebo Mekebo (Author), Alemayehu Siffir Argawu (Author), Habte Tadesse Likassa (Author), Wondimu Ayele (Author), Senahara Korsa Wake (Author), Dechasa Bedada (Author), Belema Hailu (Author), Temesgen Senbeto (Author), Ketema Bedane (Author), Kebede Lulu (Author), Sagni Daraje (Author), Reta Lemesa (Author), Gudeta Aga (Author), Endale Alemayehu (Author), Bizunesh Kefale (Author), Terefa Bechera (Author), Getachew Tadesse (Author), Agassa Galdassa (Author), Jiregna Olani (Author), Geribe Hemba (Author), Girma Teferi (Author), Abebe Argaw (Author), Tariku Irana (Author), Tsigereda Tilahun (Author), Gezahagn Diriba (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first 6 months of life. EBF has sustainable long-term health benefits for both infants and mothers. Despite its benefits, the practice of EBF in Ethiopia is lower than the internationally recommended one....