Factors associated with knowledge about breastfeeding among female garment workers in Dhaka city

Abstract

A large proportion of female garment workers had inadequate knowledge regarding breastfeeding. It is also important that health education on breastfeeding is urgently provided to the female garments workers of Bangladesh.

Awareness and Attitude Regarding Breastfeeding and Immunization Practices Among Primigravida Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Southern India

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School Teachers’ Knowledge about Epilepsy in Kathmandu Metropolitan City

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Riwayat Pemberian Air Susu Ibu dengan Penyakit Infeksi pada Balita

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