Prevalence and factors associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding in Kilimanjaro region, northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

• Główni autorzy: Frank Kiwango (Autor), Innocent B. Mboya (Autor), Beatrice John (Autor), Tamara Hashim (Autor), Sia E. Msuya (Autor), Melina Mgongo (Autor)
• Format: Książka
• Wydane: BMC, 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Hasła przedmiotowe: article
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Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends early initiation of breastfeeding within 1 h as it confers many benefits to the child and prevents neonatal mortality. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding in the...