Original Research ArticleInternational Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health
Publication: Factors influencing perception and knowledge of exclusive breast feeding practices among nursing mothers in rural area of Thane district of Mumbai
Int J Community Med Public Health. 2018;5(6):2486-2490.DOI10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20182182
Abstract
Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recommended as the best feeding alternative for infants up to six months and has a protective effect against mortality and morbidity. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is one of the optimal infant and young child feeding practices. Globally,
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Affiliations
- Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
- Department of Community Medicine, Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra