Browsing by Subject "Exclusive breastfeeding"
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Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding amongst a cohort of mothers with infants aged 0-8 weeks in Tlokwe, North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The rate of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) is low in South Africa. Furthermore, the EBF rate decreases as infants get older. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of EBF and breastfeeding practices of mothers with ... -
Feeding practices of mothers and/or caregivers of infants below the age of 6 months in South Africa
(2014)Background: Breastfeeding is widely recognised as the ideal approach for improving child survival and feeding new-born babies and young infants. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) ... -
The impact of breastfeeding practices on under-five mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Systematic review, meta-analysis and evaluation of its attributable costs
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has lower exclusive breastfeeding rates compared to other low- and middle-income countries, and globally holds the highest under-five mortality rates. The aims of this project were: to conduct ... -
Mothers' breastfeeding experiences and practices: An explorative mixed methods study in the sub-district of Tlokwe, North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Background: The World Health Organization has set a target for exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) of 50% at country level by 2025. Despite national efforts, without accelerated efforts at scale, South Africa will not meet the ... -
Psychosocial barriers and enablers of exclusive breastfeeding: lived experiences of mothers in low-income townships, North West Province, South Africa
(BMC, 2020)Background:Despite national efforts to promote exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), South Africa’s EBF rate is only 32 %.The aim of this study was to examine the rate of EBF discontinuation and the lived experiences of ... -
A systematic review of reviews on effective home, family and community based interventions from low- and middle-in-come countries to inform the breastfeeding action plan for South Africa
(Karger, 2017)Background and objectives: South Africa has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates globally and an exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rate below 10%. If South Africa is to to reach the World Health ...