Engaging men to promote and support exclusive breastfeeding: a descriptive review of 28 projects in 20 low- and middle-income countries from 2003 to 2013

Abstract Background Lay support has been associated with improved breastfeeding practices, but studies of programs that engage men in breastfeeding support have shown mixed results and most are from high-income countries. The purpose of our research is to review strategies to engage men in exclusive...

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Main Authors: Jennifer M. Yourkavitch, Jeniece L. Alvey, Debra M. Prosnitz, James C. Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41043-017-0127-8