dc.contributor.author | Mukuria, AG | |
dc.contributor.author | Bentley, M | |
dc.contributor.author | Kogi-Makau, W | |
dc.contributor.author | Caulfield, L | |
dc.contributor.author | Bandeen-Roche, K | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2015-07-25T09:48:28Z | |
dc.date.available | 2015-07-25T09:48:28Z | |
dc.date.issued | 1997 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Exclusive breastfeeding promotion: a summary of findings from EPB's applied research program (1992-1996), [compiled by] Wellstart International. Expanded Promotion of Breastfeeding Program. Washington, D.C., Wellstart International, Expanded Promotion of Breastfeeding Program, [1997]. 31-6. | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://www.popline.org/node/524621 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11295/88804 | |
dc.description.abstract | This study examined the role of social support networks in promoting early complementary feeding in Kangemi, Kenya. Employing both qualitative and quantitative methods, this study was conducted in 3 phases. Phase 1 included ethnography of infant feeding and social support, phase 2 included a 5-month prospective study of 211 mother-infant pairs, and phase 3 consisted of case studies of 13 breast-feeding women. The study revealed knowledge of exclusive breast-feeding was generally high and maternity practices were supportive of breast-feeding initiation. Despite the high level of knowledge on breast-feeding as promoted by health authorities, only few mothers practice exclusive breast-feeding. Giving of foods and fluids to infants was a common practice. It was also noted that a low social support was found to be significantly associated with full breast-feeding. Implications for policy and program intervention are outlined. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.subject | Research Report | en_US |
dc.subject | Social Networks | en_US |
dc.subject | Breastfeeding | en_US |
dc.subject | Infant Nutrition | en_US |
dc.subject | Developing Countries | en_US |
dc.subject | Friends and Relatives | en_US |
dc.subject | Family and Household | en_US |
dc.subject | Sociocultural Factors | en_US |
dc.subject | Nutrition | en_US |
dc.subject | Health | en_US |
dc.title | Early complementary feeding: the role of social support networks. | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dc.type.material | en | en_US |