Socioeconomic inequalities in exclusive breastfeeding, early initiation of breastfeeding, and skin-to-skin contact between mother and newborn in Nigeria: evidence from Demographic and Health Survey
Abstract:Background
The effects of breastfeeding practices on children’s health are undoubtedly of great interest worldwide. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) and skin-to-skin contact (SSC) between mother and the newborn have many short-term and long-term benefits. The aim of this study was to explore state-level prevalence and examine the socioeconomic inequalities between EBF, EIBF and SSC in Nigeria.
Methods
Data on 2,936 children aged less than 6 months were extracted from th… Show more
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