How to achieve long-term breast-feeding: factors associated with early discontinuation

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DUYAN ÇAMURDAN A., İLHAN M. N., Beyazova U., ŞAHİN F., Vatandas N., Eminoglu S.

PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, vol.11, no.11, pp.1173-1179, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1017/s1368980008001742
  • Journal Name: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1173-1179
  • Keywords: Breast-feeding, Discontinuation, Discontinuation process, Exclusive breast-feeding, Breast-feeding counselling, Intention to breast-feed, PACIFIER USE, DURATION, TERMINATION, INITIATION, CESSATION, PATTERNS, INFANTS, RATES
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the factors associated with discontinuation of breast-feeding before 12 months in order to make suggestions for achieving long-term breast-feeding.