"If I have money, I cannot allow my baby to breastfeed only ..." barriers and facilitators to scale-up of peer counselling for exclusive breastfeeding in Uganda

• Main Authors: Joseph Rujumba (Author), Grace Ndeezi (Author), Victoria Nankabirwa (Author), Mary Kwagala (Author), Michelle Mukochi (Author), Abdoulaye Hama Diallo (Author), Nicolas Meda (Author), Ingunn M. S. Engebretsen (Author), Thorkild Tylleskär (Author), James Tumwine (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months reduces infant morbidity and mortality and can positively impact on cognitive function. In Uganda, exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is recommended but many women introduce alternative feeds early. Interventions to scal...