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Infant feeding practices of migrant farmlaborers in Northern Colorado
The infant feeding practices and associated environment of 49 infants (6-23 months) of migrant farm laborers in Northern Colorado were investigated during the summer of 1987. Information was collected on 1) breastfeeding practices, 2) introduction of foods and liquids, 3) nutrition and health …
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Infant Feeding Practices of HIV positive Mothers in Lusaka District
Despite the high prevalence of breastfeeding (98%) in Zambia, the majority of infants are not fed in compliance with WHO/UNICEF recommendation. The recommendation calls for a period of exclusive breastfeeding for six months and introduction of complementary foods between six and nine months while …
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Infant Feeding Practices of HIV positive Mothers in Lusaka District
Despite the high prevalence of breastfeeding (98%) in Zambia, the majority of infants are not fed in compliance with WHO/UNICEF recommendation. The recommendation calls for a period of exclusive breastfeeding for six months and introduction of complementary foods between six and nine months while …
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Factors influencing infant feeding practices of mothers in Kabwata Township, Lusaka, Zambia
Background: Appropriate and adequate infant feeding practices are an important factor in achieving optimal health in infants. Inappropriate and inadequate infant feeding practices contribute significantly to ill-health in infants. Both WHO and UNICEF recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first …
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Comparison of infant feeding practices, nutrient intake and body weights by childcare use
… setting represents a crucial environment for infants and children to establish healthy feeding practices in order to prevent overweight and obesity. The objective of this research was to investigate the association between parental care (PC) and child care (CC) on infant feeding practices, …
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The effects of maternal weight perceptions and concerns, depression and smoking on infant feeding practices
… how they take care of themselves and their infants. The aim of the study was to assess mothers’ weight perceptions and concerns, smoking and depression on infant feeding practices during the postpartum period. The study used secondary data collected from the “Food consumption and oral health …
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Determinants Of Infant Feeding Practices Of Hiv-Positive And Hiv-Negative Mothers In Pretoria, South Africa
<p>Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has been shown to result in lowered risk of postnatal vertical HIV transmission compared to mixed breastfeeding (Mixed BF). Early breastfeeding cessation, or not breastfeeding at all, is associated with an increase in morbidity and mortality amongst both …
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Infant feeding practices among women who gave birth at a baby friendly hospital in northern Malawi
The aim of this study was to describe infant feeding practices (behaviours) and their determinants among mothers with children aged from birth to 1 year who had given birth at a designated baby friendly hospital in nothern Malawi.
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Effects of maternal social factors on infant feeding practices among HIV positive mothers in Kasama Northern Province
… to children associated with high HIV infant and childhood mortality and morbidity in Africa, this study was undertaken to determine the social factors that influence infant feeding practices among HIV positive women in Kasama, Northern Province.This was a cross-sectional study and was …
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Effects of maternal social factors on infant feeding practices among HIV positive mothers in Kasama Northern Province
… to children associated with high HIV infant and childhood mortality and morbidity in Africa, this study was undertaken to determine the social factors that influence infant feeding practices among HIV positive women in Kasama, Northern Province.This was a cross-sectional study and was …
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The influence of maternal socio-economic status on infant feeding practices and anthropometry of HIV-exposed infants
… socio-economic status has an influence on infant feeding practices, nutrition and growth status of HIV-exposed infants at Delft Community Health Centre. The aim of this study was to describe the influence of maternal socioeconomic status on infant feeding practices and infant anthropometric …
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Infant feeding practices and nutrient intake: a survey of ten- to fourteen-month-old infants in Richmond, Virginia
A study of infant feeding practices and nutrient intake was conducted among 31 infants 10 to 14 months of age in Richmond, Virginia. Data was collected by reviewing the infants' medical records and from an interview schedule, a self-administered questionnaire, and two 24-hour dietary records. The …
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A descriptive study of demographic and socio-economic factors influencing infant feeding practices in the Amathola district, South Africa
… and socio-economic factors influencing infant feeding practices in the Amathola district, South Africa. A survey was chosen as the design method and a structured questionnaire was used to collect information regarding the socio-economic and demographic factors and related infant feeding …
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An assessment of the factors that influence the infant feeding practices of HIV-positive mothers in The Mothers' Programmes : a qualitative study
Many researchers consider breastfeeding as the best way to feed an infant, as it provides numerous benefits both physical and psychological for mother and child (Baumslag & Michels, 1995; Preble & Piwoz, 1998; Smith & Kuhn, 2000; World Health Organization (WHO), 2000; WHO, 2003). However, breast …
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Association between infant feeding practices and infant growth by maternal HIV and antiretroviral therapy status: A prospective study in Cape Town, South Africa
Background Infants who are HIV-Exposed Uninfected (HEU) may experience adverse growth outcomes compared to those who are HIV Unexposed Uninfected (HUU). Breastfeeding (BF) provides infants with the necessary nutrients to grow optimally irrespective of maternal HIV status. The initiation and …
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An investigation into the knowledge and beliefs of women in the Gilgal area (Swaziland) with regard to infant feeding practices in the context of HIV/AIDS
… the knowledge and beliefs of mothers regarding infant feeding practices in the context of HIV/AIDS. The mothers of infants aged 0 - 6 months attending at the Gilgal clinic in Manzini region, Swaziland were sampled for the study. This was a cross sectional descriptive survey in the quantitative …
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Exploring Maternal Factors Linked to Weight Status in Salvadorian Infants
… potentially linked to weight status during an infant’s first year of life. The literature on risk factors of child obesity has focused primarily on children of Mexican descent, and little research exists for other Latino populations, such as Salvadorans. <strong>Objective: </strong>To …
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