Abstract:Despite growing evidence that supports the importance of exclusive breastfeeding of infants below six months, few mothers adhere to this. Early weaning to infant formula and solids is a common practice. This study aimed to ascertain the determinants of breastfeeding practices among mothers at maternal and child health clinics at Pumwani hospital in Nairobi County, Kenya. The theory of reasoned action guides this study. It was designed as an institutional-based cross-sectional analytical study. A total of 307 m… Show more
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