Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding duration among 6–12 month aged children in gurage zone, South Ethiopia: a survival analysis

Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding is giving only breast milk to an infant from birth up to six months of age, with the exception of medications and vitamins. For the first six months of life, breast milk alone is the ideal nourishment to meet the nutritional demand of the growing child. Al...

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Main Authors: Abebaw Wasie Kasahun, Wako Golicha Wako, Meron Worku Gebere, Gebremariam Hailemichael Neima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13006-017-0107-z