| dc.contributor.author |
MBUKA, SCHILLER J |
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| dc.contributor.author |
Lawrence Muthami, Anselimo Makokha |
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| dc.date.accessioned |
2025-07-31T07:55:04Z |
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| dc.date.available |
2025-07-31T07:55:04Z |
|
| dc.date.issued |
2016 |
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| dc.identifier.uri |
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/234661912.pdf |
|
| dc.identifier.uri |
http://repository.kemri.go.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1558 |
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| dc.description.abstract |
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) the best means of infant nutrition. This is because it offers great benefits to
maternal and child health in general, including prevention of vertical transmission of HIV/ AIDS. This study
sought to identify the factors associated with the uptake of EBF among mothers with children aged 0-<6 months.
Overall, the uptake of EBF was higher than is seen in other countries in Africa and across the globe. Binary
logistic regression identified having male children and ownership of certain assets as positive predictors of EBF
uptake. Absence of a chronic disease and knowledge of cultural and traditional practices surrounding EBF were
shown to be negatively associated with uptake of EBF. |
en_US |
| dc.language.iso |
en |
en_US |
| dc.publisher |
Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare |
en_US |
| dc.subject |
breastfeeding, child health, maternal health |
en_US |
| dc.title |
Factors affecting the uptake of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) in Kisumu East District, Kenya |
en_US |
| dc.type |
Article |
en_US |