Determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding following birth in West Africa: A multilevel analysis using data from multi-country national health surveys.

Determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding following birth in West Africa: A multilevel analysis using data from multi-country national health surveys.

<h4>Background</h4>Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF), within the first hour of birth, is crucial for promoting exclusive breastfeeding and establishing optimal nursing practices. However, global EIBF rates remain low, with even lower rates observed in Africa. Despite existing rese...

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Main Authors: Bewuketu Terefe, Tadele Biresaw Belachew, Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw, Gizachew Tadesse Wassie, Abebaw Gedef Azene, Habitu Birhan Eshetu, Kindie Fentahun Muchie, Getasew Mulat Bantie, Kassawmar Angaw Bogale, Wubshet Debebe Negash
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0302143&type=printable

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