Abstract
Demographic and Health Survey data were analyzed from 27 Sub-Saharan African countries over 3 time periods from the past 20 years to examine the trends in early initiation of breastfeeding and cesarean births and their association by wealth quintile within country.
Sigma Membership
Kappa
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Africa, Breastfeeding, Cesarean Birth
Recommended Citation
Robert, Rebecca C. and Roess, Amira, "National Trends for Early Initiation of Breastfeeding and Cesarean Births in Sub-Saharan African Countries" (2019). Convention. 331.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/331
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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National Trends for Early Initiation of Breastfeeding and Cesarean Births in Sub-Saharan African Countries
Washington, DC, USA
Demographic and Health Survey data were analyzed from 27 Sub-Saharan African countries over 3 time periods from the past 20 years to examine the trends in early initiation of breastfeeding and cesarean births and their association by wealth quintile within country.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.