The role of maternal ideations on breastfeeding practices in northwestern Nigeria: a cross-section study

• Main Authors: Udochisom C. Anaba (Author), Emily White Johansson (Author), Dele Abegunde (Author), Gloria Adoyi (Author), Olayinka Umar-Farouk (Author), Shittu Abdu-Aguye (Author), Paul C. Hewett (Author), Paul L. Hutchinson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Early initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life are beneficial for child survival and long-term health. Yet breastfeeding rates remain sub-optimal in Northwestern Nigeria, and such practices are o...