Progress and inequalities in early initiation of breastfeeding among women in Sierra Leone, 2008–2019

Abstract Background Early initiation of breastfeeding, defined as placing a newborn to the breast within the first hour of birth, is vital for improving neonatal survival, strengthening the mother-child bond, and ensuring the delivery of essential nutrients and antibodies. This study examines progre...

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Main Authors: Florence Gyembuzie Wongnaah, Augustus Osborne, Khadijat Adeleye, Camilla Bangura, Comfort Z. Olorunsaiye, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:International Breastfeeding Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-025-00749-x
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