Impact of a peer-counseling intervention on breastfeeding practices in different socioeconomic strata: results from the equity analysis of the PROMISE-EBF trial in Uganda

• Main Authors: Kristiane Tislevoll Eide (Author), Lars Thore Fadnes (Author), Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv Engebretsen (Author), Kristine Husøy Onarheim (Author), Henry Wamani (Author), James K. Tumwine (Author), Ole Frithjof Norheim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2016-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Undernutrition is highly prevalent among infants in Uganda. Optimal infant feeding practices may improve nutritional status, health, and survival among children. Objective: Our study evaluates the socioeconomic distribution of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and growth outcomes among infan...