Barriers and facilitators for early and exclusive breastfeeding in health facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

• Main Authors: Mai-Lei Woo Kinshella (Author), Sarina Prasad (Author), Tamanda Hiwa (Author), Marianne Vidler (Author), Alinane Linda Nyondo-Mipando (Author), Queen Dube (Author), David Goldfarb (Author), Kondwani Kawaza (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Sub-Saharan Africa carries a disproportionate burden of under-five child deaths in the world and appropriate breastfeeding practices can support efforts to reduce child mortality rates. Health facilities are important in the promotion of early and exclusive breastfeeding. The pur...