The impact of mother-to-mother support on optimal breast-feeding: a controlled community intervention trial in peri-urban Guatemala City, Guatemala

Kirk A. Dearden, Mekibib Altaye, Irma de Maza, Maritza de Oliva, Maryanne Stone-Jiménez, Barton R. Burkhalter, Ardythe L. Morrow

Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública · 2002 · 37 citations · 8 references

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Abstract

This study does not provide evidence of population impact of La Leche League's intervention after one year of implementation. In peri-urban Guatemala, long-term community-based interventions, in partnership with existing health care systems, may be needed to improve community wide exclusive breast-feeding rates.

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