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  1. Early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months reduces infant morbidity and ... impact on cognitive function. In Uganda, exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is recommended but many ... to scale-up pee...

    Authors: Joseph Rujumba, Grace Ndeezi, Victoria Nankabirwa, Mary Kwagala, Michelle Mukochi, Abdoulaye Hama Diallo, Nicolas Meda, Ingunn M. S. Engebretsen, Thorkild Tylleskär and James Tumwine
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2020 15:43
  2. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding for at least 4 months was previously ... of Chinese mothers living in Ireland who exclusively breastfeed for between four and 6 months.

    Authors: Qianling Zhou, Haoyue Chen, Katherine M. Younger, Tanya M. Cassidy and John M. Kearney
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2020 15:47
  3. Breastfeeding is considered the ideal method of infant ... of life. This study aimed to compare breastfeeding intention between Syrian and Jordanian women and determine factors associated with breastfeeding inten...

    Authors: Nemeh Ahmad Al-Akour, Mohammad Yousef Khassawneh, Yusuf S Khader, Alla Ahmad Ababneh and Azeiza M Haddad
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2010 5:6
  4. In 2001, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. ... this awareness and mothers' intention to exclusively breastfeed for six months.

    Authors: Li Ming Wen, Louise A Baur, Chris Rissel, Garth Alperstein and Judy M Simpson
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2009 4:9
  5. Decisions about infant feeding are embedded and are continuously made within a woman’s social and cultural context. Despite the benefits of breastfeeding to both women and infants, and government policies and law...

    Authors: Athena Sheehan, Karleen Gribble and Virginia Schmied
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2019 14:24
  6. Parents’ decisions about how to feed their newborns are influenced by multiple factors. Our objective was to identify the factors that can influence the decision to breastfeed.

    Authors: Ana Ballesta-Castillejos, Juan Gómez-Salgado, Julián Rodríguez-Almagro, Inmaculada Ortiz-Esquinas and Antonio Hernández-Martínez
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2020 15:97
  7. Under-nutrition is a public health problem in Myanmar. Despite current efforts, the exclusive breastfeeding rate (EBF) for children under six months is only 24%. Intention to breastfeed is a strong predictor for ...

    Authors: Myat Pan Hmone, Mu Li, Kingsley Agho, Ashraful Alam and Michael J. Dibley
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2017 12:29
  8. Breastfeeding in public continues to be contentious with ... but also what women perceive is helpful to breastfeed in public.

    Authors: Yvonne L. Hauck, Lesley Kuliukas, Louise Gallagher, Vivienne Brady, Charlotta Dykes and Christine Rubertsson
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2020 15:38
  9. Breastfeeding provides health benefits to both women and ... rationale behind an individual woman’s decision to breastfeed or not can depend on several factors, ... the current study was to explore attitudes towa...

    Authors: Karin Cato, Sara M. Sylvén, Helena Wahlström Henriksson and Christine Rubertsson
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2020 15:16
  10. Employed mothers have lower rates of breastfeeding, including health workers who are supposed to be advocates for breastfeeding. These working mothers need a supportive workplace environment to breastfeed, yet Gh...

    Authors: Clement Kubreziga Kubuga and Juliana Tindana
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2023 18:31
  11. Teen mothers face many challenges to successful breastfeeding and are less likely to breastfeed than any other population group in the ... all prior studies are cross-sectional and collect breastfeeding data retr...

    Authors: Paige Hall Smith, Sheryl L Coley, Miriam H Labbok, Susan Cupito and Eva Nwokah
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2012 7:13
  12. Despite high levels of breastfeeding initiation in Australia, only 47 percent of women are breastfeeding (exclusively or partially) six months later, ... are at increased risk of early cessation of breastfeeding.

    Authors: Della A Forster, Helen L McLachlan and Judith Lumley
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2006 1:18
  13. ...The increasing numbers of women in the workforce is an inevitable trend in China. More and more employed women stop breastfeeding because of working stressors. Many mothers, however, overcome the challenges an...

    Authors: Honghua Guo, Rong Zhou, Minxiang Li, Siqi Zhang, Huanying Yi, Linjie Wang, Tong Li, Caihong Zhang and Hong Lu
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2022 17:13
  14. In China, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months was only 20.8%. In promoting breastfeeding for newborns, a number of strategies have ... Chinese government. These actions facilitated a high breastfeeding

    Authors: Xiao Xiao, Alice Yuen Loke, She-ning Zhu, Lin Gong, Hong-mei Shi and Fei-wan Ngai
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2020 15:12
  15. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months ... to success among mothers who planned to exclusively breastfeed their infants for the first six months...

    Authors: Ngcwalisa Amanda Jama, Aurene Wilford, Zandile Masango, Lyn Haskins, Anna Coutsoudis, Lenore Spies and Christiane Horwood
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2017 12:43
  16. Although substantial evidence exists on factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding, there is a general lack of qualitative ... how specific workplace factors constrain or promote exclusive breastfeeding among...

    Authors: Gordon Abekah-Nkrumah, Maame Yaa Antwi, Jacqueline Nkrumah and Fred Yao Gbagbo
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2020 15:56
  17. The proportion of mothers in Japan who breastfeed exclusively has been low since the 1970s. ... examine the association between the time of first breastfeed after birth and the proportion of mothers fully breastfeeding

    Authors: Yuko Nakao, Kazuhiko Moji, Sumihisa Honda and Kazuyo Oishi
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2008 3:1
  18. The World Health Organization states that women and their families need breastfeeding support from the healthcare system. However, ... most effective way to involve the partner in breastfeeding is lacking. A qual...

    Authors: Ingrid Blixt, Ove Axelsson and Eva-Lotta Funkquist
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2024 19:6
  19. Positive breastfeeding experiences positively influence subsequent attitudes towards breastfeeding, and increase mothers’ confidence, self-efficacy, motivation and intention to breastfeed. However, the strategies...

    Authors: Anna Jacobzon, Åsa Engström, Birgitta Lindberg and Silje Rysst Gustafsson
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2022 17:35
  20. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and total breastfeeding for at least 2 years. Despite this and multiple interventions promoting breastfeeding, early breastfeeding ces...

    Authors: Aleisha M. Nabower, Elizabeth R. Lyden, Francisco J. Rodriguez and Shirley F. Delair
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2020 15:31
  21. Although recent policies have sought to increase the rates of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and continued breastfeeding for HIV exposed infants, few programs have ... , to generate evidence for exclusive and cont...

    Authors: Betty Mogesi Samburu, Judith Kimiywe, Sera Lewise Young, Frederick Murunga Wekesah, Milka Njeri Wanjohi, Peter Muriuki, Nyovani Janet Madise, Paula L. Griffiths and Elizabeth W. Kimani-Murage
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2021 16:39
  22. Early skin-to-skin contact (SSC) after birth is recommended as part of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) baby friendly health initiative to promote optimum breastfeeding. This paper reports rates of breastfeeding

    Authors: Adrienne L White, Verena I Carrara, Moo Kho Paw, Malika, ColleyPaw Dahbu, Mechthild M Gross, Wolfgang Stuetz, Francois H Nosten and Rose McGready
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2012 7:19
  23. The total neonatal mortality in Tanzania remains high reaching as much as 44,900 deaths per year, particularly among low birthweight (LBW) babies. This makes Tanzania the fourth African country with the highest n...

    Authors: Kyoko Tada, Yoko Shimpuku, Bruno Sunguya and Shigeko Horiuchi
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2020 15:36
  24. Prenatal knowledge, attitude, and intention related to breastfeeding are postulated as important modulators of feeding ... and Qatar, this study aimed to characterize breastfeeding practices during the first six ...

    Authors: Farah Naja, Aya Chatila, Jennifer J. Ayoub, Nada Abbas, Amira Mahmoud, Mariam Ali Abdulmalik and Lara Nasreddine
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2022 17:15
  25. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for six months is recommended ... particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, breastfeeding women encountered several obstacles during the pandemic. ... study was to conduct ...

    Authors: Sasitara Nuampa, Ameporn Ratinthorn, Crystal L. Patil, Kornkanok Kuesakul, Sudhathai Prasong and Metpapha Sudphet
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2022 17:73
  26. Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a significant and increasing contributor to maternal mortality and morbidity. Following a PPH, women may have difficulties initiating and sustaining breastfeeding, although little ...

    Authors: Jane F Thompson, Laura J Heal, Christine L Roberts and David A Ellwood
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2010 5:5
  27. Studies reporting factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding are mostly quantitative. No study has performed ... document the recurring constraints and facilitators to exclusive breastfeeding in sub-Saharan ...

    Authors: Izuchukwu Loveth Ejie, George Uchenna Eleje, Moriam Taiwo Chibuzor, Maureen Ugonwa Anetoh, Ifeoma Jovita Nduka, Ifeoma Blessing Umeh, Brian Onyebuchi Ogbonna and Obinna Ikechukwu Ekwunife
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2021 16:44
  28. Breastfeeding, particularly exclusive breastfeeding, is essential to ensure the short- ... health of infants and mothers. Sub-optimal breastfeeding practices currently take place in low income ... research explor...

    Authors: Kidane Tadesse Gebremariam, Oksana Zelenko, Znabu Hadush, Afework Mulugeta and Danielle Gallegos
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2020 15:20
  29. The Japanese health system places great emphasis on healthy development. However, the prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding at one month postpartum between 1980 and ... %. At the same time, the Any Breastfeeding ...

    Authors: Madoka Inoue, Colin W Binns, Keiko Otsuka, Masamine Jimba and Manami Matsubara
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2012 7:15
  30. Exclusive breastfeeding to six months of age is a ... known to be associated with early cessation of breastfeeding, however, limited evidence exists regarding whether ... i) describe women’s reported intention to...

    Authors: Renee Reynolds, Melanie Kingsland, Justine Daly, Milly Licata, Belinda Tully, Emma Doherty, Eva Farragher, Clare Desmet, Christophe Lecathelinais, Julianne McKie, Melanie Williams, John Wiggers and Jenna Hollis
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2023 18:8
  31. The World Health Organization recommends that babies should receive exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for six months, and mothers should be encouraged to breastfeed until their infant is aged two years or older. The

    Authors: Paveewan Jiravisitkul, Saraiorn Thonginnetra, Naruporn Kasemlawan and Thitiphong Suntharayuth
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2022 17:87
  32. Despite the health and economic benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, there is evidence of a decline globally ... benefits, ways of improving and managing exclusive breastfeeding, and the challenges associated wit...

    Authors: Martin Wiredu Agyekum, Samuel N. A. Codjoe, Fidelia A. A. Dake and Mumuni Abu
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2022 17:21
  33. Mothers are recommended to breastfeed their children but can find it challenging and experience breastfeeding problems. Qualified breastfeeding counselling from healthcare professionals can help mothers master breastfeeding

    Authors: Ingvild Lande Hamnøy, Marianne Kjelsvik, Anne Bergljot Baerug and Berit Misund Dahl
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2024 19:34
  34. The World Health Organization recommends promoting exclusive breastfeeding for six months. Women often end breastfeeding earlier than planned, however women who continue to breastfeed despite problems often exper...

    Authors: Ingrid Blixt, Lena B Mårtensson and Anette C Ekström
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2014 9:15
  35. Evidence suggests that forced migration and refugee status may adversely impact mothers’ breastfeeding choices. Furthermore, suboptimal breastfeeding practices have been reported among vulnerable populations ... ...

    Authors: Christine N. Walters, Hasina Rakotomanana, Joel J. Komakech, Margaret Kabahenda, Jillian M. Joyce, Deana A. Hildebrand, Lucia Ciciolla and Barbara J. Stoecker
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2023 18:18
  36. Breastfeeding provides many short- and long-term health ... Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) during pregnancy. However, breastfeeding rates are generally lower amongst this group ... objective is to identify the factors t...

    Authors: Georgia Otter, Deborah Davis, Ella Kurz, Mary-Ellen Hooper, Alison Shield, Indira Samarawickrema, Sarah Spiller and Marjorie Atchan
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2024 19:4
  37. There are few reliable and valid tools to assess lactation and infant feeding knowledge and practices. This study tested the psychometric properties of two new scales, the Newborn Feeding Ability (NFA) questionna...

    Authors: Debra K Creedy, Ruth M Cantrill and Marie Cooke
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2008 3:7
  38. Adolescent mothers in the U.S. are much less likely to initiate breastfeeding than older mothers, and teens who do initiate breastfeeding tend to breastfeed for shorter durations. The purpose of this mixed-method...

    Authors: Christine M Tucker, Ellen K Wilson and Ghazaleh Samandari
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2011 6:14
  39. Botswana updated its antiretroviral treatment (ART) guidelines in May 2016 to support breastfeeding for women living with HIV (WLHIV)...

    Authors: Gloria Katuta Mayondi, Aamirah Mussa, Rebecca Zash, Sikhulile Moyo, Arielle Issacson, Modiegi Diseko, Judith Mabuta, Goabaone Mogomotsi, Eldah Dintwa, Joseph Makhema, Mompati Mmalane, Shahin Lockman, Chelsea Morroni and Roger Shapiro
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2021 16:81
  40. Many women find breastfeeding challenging to sustain beyond the first three ... a variety of resources to aid and encourage breastfeeding, including ‘partner support’. Women’s perception of partner support during...

    Authors: Cynthia A Mannion, Amy J Hobbs, Sheila W McDonald and Suzanne C Tough
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2013 8:4
  41. Women's return to work can be a significant barrier to continued breastfeeding. Workplace policies and practices to promote and support continued, and longer duration of, breastfeeding are important. In the conte...

    Authors: Danielle Weber, Anneka Janson, Michelle Nolan, Li Ming Wen and Chris Rissel
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2011 6:19
  42. We evaluated (a) opinion of Syrian and Turkish healthcare workers (HCWs), and perceptions and attitudes of Syrian refugee mothers, pregnant women, fathers and grandmothers on age-appropriate breastfeeding, (b) th...

    Authors: Siddika Songul Yalçin, Meryem Erat Nergiz, Ömur Cinar Elci, Monica Zikusooka, Suzan Yalçin, Mustafa Bahadir Sucakli and Kanuni Keklik
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2022 17:10
  43. Breastfeeding duration has declined in the Kingdom of ... decades, although accurate national data about different breastfeeding indicators by infant age are lacking. This ... affecting mothers’ decisions and exp...

    Authors: Amal Murad, Mary J. Renfrew, Andrew Symon and Heather Whitford
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2021 16:9
  44. The ability to breastfeed and continue the practice requires dedication, commitment ... often need to overcome many obstacles to successfully breastfeed their babies and maintain their balance of...

    Authors: Jenny Tohotoa, Bruce Maycock, Yvonne L Hauck, Peter Howat, Sharyn Burns and Colin W Binns
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2009 4:15
  45. Ensuring women receive optimal breastfeeding support is of key importance to the ... home visits reduces midwives’ ability to support breastfeeding. The impact of early discharge on first-time mothers establishin...

    Authors: Lucy James, Linda Sweet and Roslyn Donnellan-Fernandez
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2020 15:98
  46. Breastfeeding an infant exposed to Human Immunodeficiency Virus ... carries the risk of HIV acquisition whilst not breastfeeding poses a higher risk of death from ... mothers living with HIV are encouraged to dis...

    Authors: Jackslina Gaaniri Ngbapai, Jonathan Izudi and Stephen Okoboi
    Citation: International Breastfeeding Journal 2020 15:78

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