Facilitators, barriers, and key influencers of breastfeeding among low birthweight infants: a qualitative study in India, Malawi, and Tanzania

• Main Authors: Linda Vesel (Author), Emily Benotti (Author), Sarah Somji (Author), Roopa M Bellad (Author), Umesh Charantimath (Author), Sangappa M Dhaded (Author), Shivaprasad S Goudar (Author), Chandrashekhar Karadiguddi (Author), Geetanjali Mungarwadi (Author), Sunil S Vernekar (Author), Rodrick Kisenge (Author), Karim Manji (Author), Nahya Salim (Author), Abraham Samma (Author), Christopher R Sudfeld (Author), Irving F Hoffman (Author), Tisungane Mvalo (Author), Melda Phiri (Author), Friday Saidi (Author), Jennifer Tseka (Author), Mercy Tsidya (Author), Bethany A Caruso (Author), Christopher P Duggan (Author), Kiersten Israel-Ballard (Author), Anne CC Lee (Author), Kimberly L Mansen (Author), Stephanie L Martin (Author), Krysten North (Author), Melissa F Young (Author), Eliza Fishman (Author), Katelyn Fleming (Author), Katherine EA Semrau (Author), Lauren Spigel (Author), Danielle E Tuller (Author), Natalie Henrich (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Low birthweight (LBW) infants are at increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Exclusive breastfeeding up to six months is recommended to help them thrive through infection prevention, growth improvements, and enhancements in neurodevelopment. However, limited data exist on the...