Prelacteal Feeding Practices and Its Associated Factors among Mother of Children Less Than 2 Years of Age in Kersa District, Eastern Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Ahmedzekuwan Adem MPH (Author), Nega Assefa MPH, PhD (Author), Merga Deresa MPH, PhD (Author), Mohammed Yuya MPH (Author), Galana Mamo Ayana MPH (Author), Belay Negash MPH (Author), Temam Beshir MPH (Author), Bedasa Taye Merga MPH (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Prelacteal feeding is defined as administration of any substances other than breast milk to newborn babies during the first 3 days after birth. Despite its negative health outcomes, it is commonly practiced in developing countries. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing the prevalence...