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Effects of antenatal care and institutional delivery on exclusive breastfeeding practice in northwest Ethiopia: a nested case–control study

Gashaw Andargie Biks, Amare Tariku, Gizachew Assefa Tessema

International Breastfeeding Journal · 2015 · 87 citations · 32 references

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Despite underutilization of maternal health services, these services contributed to mothers exclusive breastfeeding practice. Strengthening utilization of antenatal care and institutional delivery would have an added benefit in improving exclusive breastfeeding practice. Moreover involving mothers in business activities is important.

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