Breastfeeding patterns and factors associated with early weaning in the Western Amazon

Breastfeeding patterns and factors associated with early weaning in the Western Amazon

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To characterize breastfeeding patterns in the first six months of life and factors associated with early weaning in a birth-cohort in Rio Branco, state of Acre. METHODS: This is a prospective study with all babies born between April and June 2015. The mothers were interviewed s...

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Main Authors: Fernanda Andrade Martins, Alanderson Alves Ramalho, Andréia Moreira de Andrade, Simone Perufo Opitz, Rosalina Jorge Koifman, Ilce Ferreira da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2021-05-01
Series:Revista de Saúde Pública
Subjects:
Breast Feeding
Weaning
Infant Nutrition
Child Health
Health Status Indicators
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