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Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding and consumption of soft, semi-solid or solid food among infants in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso: A cross-sectional survey.

Authors :
Jenny A Cresswell
Rasmané Ganaba
Sophie Sarrassat
Simon Cousens
Henri Somé
Abdoulaye Hama Diallo
Veronique Filippi
Source :
PLoS ONE, Vol 12, Iss 6, p e0179593 (2017)
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2017.

Abstract

Exclusive breastfeeding is among the most effective interventions for preventing child mortality. The objectives of this paper are to describe infant feeding knowledge and practices in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso; to identify predictors of exclusive breastfeeding among infants

Subjects

Subjects :
Medicine
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19326203
Volume :
12
Issue :
6
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
PLoS ONE
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.2be3bddd483440c9be90837a34e53bc6
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0179593