Prevalence, knowledge, attitudes and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Dhaka, Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study
Open Access
- 7 September 2021
- journal article
- Published by E.U. European Publishing in Population Medicine
- Vol. 3 (September), 1-7
- https://doi.org/10.18332/popmed/140132
Abstract
Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding is balanced nutrition for growth and development of the infant, prevents stunting as well as protects from infectious and chronic diseases and has also potential to reduce infant mortality. Thus, the study aimed to assess maternal knowledge, attitudes and...Keywords
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