A training curriculum for an mHealth supported peer counseling program to promote exclusive breastfeeding in rural India

• Main Authors: Roopa M Bellad (Author), Niranjana S Mahantshetti (Author), Umesh S Charantimath (Author), Tony Ma (Author), Yukiko Washio (Author), Vanessa L Short (Author), Katie Chang (Author), Parth Lalakia (Author), Frances J Jaeger (Author), Patricia J Kelly (Author), Geetanjali Mungarwadi (Author), Chandrashekar C Karadiguddi (Author), Shivaprasad S Goudar (Author), Richard J Derman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Despite strong evidence about the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, that is the baby receiving only breast milk, no other foods or liquids, rates have remained relatively unchanged over the past two decades in low- and middle-income countries. One strategy for increasing exclu...