Prevalence and factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding among women in Moshi municipal, northern Tanzania

• Main Authors: Hadija Y. Lyellu (Author), Tamara H. Hussein (Author), Margareta Wandel (Author), Babill Stray-Pedersen (Author), Melina Mgongo (Author), Sia E. Msuya (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) is a predetermining factor for exclusive breastfeeding, and thus a foundation for optimal breastfeeding practices. Rates of EIBF are low globally (42%) and in Tanzania (51%), yet few studies have been done on this issue in Tanzania. This s...