Early Initiation of Breastfeeding and Associated Factors Among Women of Reproductive age in Simiyu Region, Tanzania

• Main Authors: Laura J. Shirima BScAS, MScEAB (Author), Henry L. Mlay BSc, MScEAB (Author), Serafina Mkuwa MD, MSc.PH (Author), Agatha Fabian BSc.HN, MIPH, PhD (Author), Stella E. Mushy BScN, MSN, PhD RCH (Author), Frida N. Ngalesoni MD, MSc, PhD (Author), Innocent B. Mboya BA, MSc, PhD (Author), Rachel N. Manongi MD, MPhiL, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Breast milk provides infants with complete nutrition for immune development and protection against childhood diseases and associated mortality. Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) aids in providing colostrum to newborns, providing protection against infection, and improving newborn a...