Factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding: a survey in Northern Uganda.

David MukunyaJames K TumwineVictoria NankabirwaGrace NdeeziIsaac OdongoJosephine TumuhamyeJustin Bruno TongunSamuel KizitoAgnes NapyoVincentina AchoraBeatrice OdongkaraThorkild Tylleskar

Published in: Global health action (2018)

About half the mothers delayed initiation of breastfeeding until after 1 hour after birth. Programs to promote, protect and support breastfeeding in this post conflict region are urgently needed.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
blood pressure
public health
gestational age
pregnant women
preterm birth