Effective breastfeeding technique and associated factors among lactating mothers in Gidan District, North-East, Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

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Authors

Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw · University of Gondar

Yohannes Ayanaw Habitu · University of Gondar

Wubshet Debebe Negash · University of Gondar

Dawit Zenamarkos Desta · University of Gondar

Eskedar Getie Mekonnen · University of Gondar

Abstract

The study showed that the prevalence of EBT was low. The finding highlights the importance of promoting utilisation of antenatal care follow-up, institutional delivery and postpartum home visits by HEWs, which play a substantial role in promoting EBT.

Topics & Keywords

Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Child Nutrition and Water Access

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ Open

Volume 12, Issue 7, pp. e059518-e059518

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059518

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