Clinics in Mother and Child Health

Department of Public Health, Madda Walabu University, Bale Goba, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice in Southern Ethiopia
  Author(s): Birkinesh Ermancho, Tilahun Ermeko*, Abate Lette and Abraham Tamirat
  
  Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life followed by optimal complementary feeding are critical public health measures for reducing and preventing morbidity and mortality in young children since breastfeeding supports infants’ immune systems and helps protect them from chronic illnesses later in life. However, rate of exclusive breastfeeding practice is very low especially in developing countries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the practice of mothers towards exclusive breastfeeding and identifying determinants of exclusive breastfeeding practice among mothers with index infant to six months. A community based cross sectional study design was carried out from august to September, 2017. Face to face interview was conducted using pretested and structured questioner to collect data from mothers of index infant from 0 to 6 months of age. Forty five k.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2090-7214.21.s9.002

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