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.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Rebecca Robert, PhD, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC USA; Amira Roess, PhD, George Washington University, Washington DC, USA

Sigma Membership

Kappa

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Keywords:

Africa, Breastfeeding, Cesarean Birth

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

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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.