Prelacteal Feeding Practices and Its Associated Factors among Mother of Children Less Than 2 Years of Age in Kersa District, Eastern Ethiopia

Background. Prelacteal feeding is defined as administration of any substances other than breast milk to newborn babies during the first 3 days after birth. Despite its negative health outcomes, it is commonly practiced in developing countries. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing the prevalence...

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Main Authors: Ahmedzekuwan Adem MPH, Nega Assefa MPH, PhD, Merga Deresa MPH, PhD, Mohammed Yuya MPH, Galana Mamo Ayana MPH, Belay Negash MPH, Temam Beshir MPH, Bedasa Taye Merga MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-05-01
Series:Global Pediatric Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X211018321