Breastfeeding experience, barriers, and facilitators among mothers of vulnerable low birth weight infants in Amhara Region, Ethiopia: a qualitative exploratory study
Moses Collins Ekwueme,
Yihenew Alemu Tesfaye,
Heran Biza
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Globally, 15% - 20% of all live births are low birthweight (LBW) newborns, and many mothers with LBW newborns experience feeding difficulties. Concrete efforts to understand and mitigate the barriers to breastfeeding among this vulnerable group are urgently needed.
Methods:Mother-newborn pairs were recruited from 8 facilities from the government’s Saving Little Lives initiative in Amhara Region, Ethiopia. We conducted a qualitative study using in-depth interviews among 30 mothers of LBW newborns … Show more
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