Determinants of Exclusive Breast Feeding in sub-Saharan Africa: A Multilevel Approach
PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, vol.30, no.5, pp.439-449, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 30 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2016
- Doi Number: 10.1111/ppe.12305
- Journal Name: PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.439-449
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: The study aimed to provide an overall picture of the general pattern of exclusive breast feeding (EBF) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by examining maternal sociodemographic, antenatal and postnatal factors associated with EBF in the region, as well as explore countries variations in EBF rates.