Community based peer counsellors for support of exclusive breastfeeding: experiences from rural Uganda

• Main Authors: Ndeezi Grace (Author), Semiyaga Nulu (Author), Soltvedt Åshild (Author), Tumwine James K (Author), Nankunda Jolly (Author), Tylleskär Thorkild (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Universal exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months could reduce infant mortality by 13%. Although 99% women initiate breastfeeding in Uganda, exclusive breastfeeding rates remain low. Although peer counsellors for support of...