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Prelacteal feeding practices in Vietnam: challenges and associated factors

Authors :
Lan M. Tran
Nemat Hajeebhoy
Tuan T Nguyen
Nam T Nguyen
Sarah C. Keithly
Phuong H. Nguyen
Source :
BMC Public Health
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2013.

Abstract

Background Despite the importance of early initiation of and exclusive breastfeeding, prelacteal feeds continue to pose a barrier to optimal breastfeeding practices in several countries, including Vietnam. This study examined the factors associated with prelacteal feeding among Vietnamese mothers. Methods Data from 6068 mother-child (

Details

ISSN :
14712458
Volume :
13
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
BMC Public Health
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....7498a2ed6d2c2e17d2782066a7627556