Effects of maternal education on early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding practices in sub-Saharan Africa: a secondary analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys from 2015 to 2019.

Wako Golicha WakoZelalem WayessaAneteneh Fikrie

Published in: BMJ open (2022)

Effects of maternal education on EIBF and EBF depend on the level of educational attainment. Future studies should look for reasons for the lower rate of EIBF and EBF among mothers with higher educational status.

Keyphrases

healthcare
birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
quality improvement
public health
primary care
preterm infants
mental health
cross sectional
current status
gestational age
case control