Prevalence and predictors of delayed initiation of breastfeeding among postnatal women at a tertiary hospital in Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence and predictors of delayed initiation of breastfeeding among postnatal women at a tertiary hospital in Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background The rates for the delayed initiation of breastfeeding in Uganda remain unacceptably high between 30% and 80%. The reasons for this are not well understood. We aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors for the delayed initiation of breastfeeding in Eastern Uganda. Methods T...

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Main Authors: Loyce Kusasira, David Mukunya, Samuel Obakiro, Kiyimba Kenedy, Nekaka Rebecca, Lydia Ssenyonga, Mbwali Immaculate, Agnes Napyo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
Subjects:
Delayed initiation of breastfeeding
Early initiation of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding
Infants
Lactating women
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-023-01079-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-023-01079-2

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