Prevalence and determinants of pre-lacteal feeding in South Sudan: a community-based survey

Prevalence and determinants of pre-lacteal feeding in South Sudan: a community-based survey

Background: Pre-lacteal feeding (PLF) is a barrier to optimal breastfeeding and increases the risk of diarrhoea and acute respiratory tract infections in infants.The prevalence and predictors of PLF are not well studied in South Sudan. Understanding the predictors of PLF is crucial in designing inte...

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Main Authors: Justin Bruno Tongun, Mohamedi Boy Sebit, Grace Ndeezi, David Mukunya, Thorkild Tylleskar, James K. Tumwine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
pre-lacteal feeding (PLF)
predictors
infant
newborn
conflict
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2018.1523304

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2018.1523304

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