The Practices, Perceptions, and Beliefs of Traditional Birth Attendants Regarding Early Breastfeeding Initiation in Zimbabwe: A Qualitative Study

Background & aim: Early breastfeeding initiation (EBFI) defined as giving breast milk within the first hours following birth, which is recommended as a simple strategy for the enhancement of neonatal health and survival. This descriptive qualitative study was conducted to explore the practices,...

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Main Author: Gladys Mugadza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health
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Online Access:http://jmrh.mums.ac.ir/article_10376_adaf3bdabb353405b61d597c38869754.pdf