Patterns and determinants of breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices in urban informal settlements, Nairobi Kenya

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Authors

Elizabeth Kimani‐Murage · African Population and Health Research Center

Nyovani Madise · University of Southampton

Jean‐Christophe Fotso · African Population and Health Research Center

Catherine Kyobutungi · African Population and Health Research Center

Martin Kavao Mutua · African Population and Health Research Center

Tabither Gitau · University of the Witwatersrand

Nelly Yatich

Abstract

The study indicates poor adherence to WHO recommendations for breastfeeding and infant feeding practices. Interventions and further research should pay attention to factors such as cultural practices, access to and utilization of health care facilities, child feeding education, and family planning.

Topics & Keywords

Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Child Nutrition and Water Access Global Maternal and Child Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

Volume 11, Issue 1, pp. 396-396

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-396

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