Trends and determinants for early initiation of and exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Vietnam: results from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys, 2000–2011

Background: There is strong evidence that breastfeeding (BF) significantly benefits mothers and infants in various ways. Yet the proportion of breastfed babies in Vietnam is low and continues to decline. This study fills an important evidence gap in BF practices in Vietnam. Objective: This paper exa...

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Main Authors: Quyen Thi-Tu Bui, Hwa-Young Lee, Anh Thi-Kim Le, Do Van Dung, Lan Thi-Hoang Vu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-02-01
Series:Global Health Action
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Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/29433/pdf_252