Evaluating the role of breastfeeding peer supporters’ intervention on the inpatient management of malnourished infants under 6 months in Kenyan public hospitals

Evaluating the role of breastfeeding peer supporters’ intervention on the inpatient management of malnourished infants under 6 months in Kenyan public hospitals

Abstract Background The 2013 WHO guidelines for nutritional rehabilitation of malnourished infants under six months (u6m) focus on inpatient re-establishment of exclusive breastfeeding and recommends discharge when infant is gaining weight on breastmilk alone. Guided by a breastfeeding support tool,...

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Main Authors: Martha Mwangome, Nicole Feune de Colombi, Sophie Chabeda, Edward Mumbo, Julie Jemutai, Benjamin Tsofa, Jacinta Nzinga, Caroline Jones
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
Subjects:
Infants under six months
Exclusive breastfeeding
Malnutrition
Breastfeeding peer supporters
Inpatient records
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-022-00520-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-022-00520-6

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