Factors associated with intention to exclusive breastfeed in central women’s hospital, Yangon, Myanmar

Factors associated with intention to exclusive breastfeed in central women’s hospital, Yangon, Myanmar

Abstract Background Under-nutrition is a public health problem in Myanmar. Despite current efforts, the exclusive breastfeeding rate (EBF) for children under six months is only 24%. Intention to breastfeed is a strong predictor for long-term breastfeeding, however, little is known about pregnant wom...

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Main Authors: Myat Pan Hmone, Mu Li, Kingsley Agho, Ashraful Alam, Michael J. Dibley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
Subjects:
Intention to breastfeed
Exclusive breastfeeding
Associated factors
Socio-economic factors
Breastfeeding knowledge
Sources of breastfeeding
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13006-017-0120-2

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