Open AccessBreast feeding practices and newborn care in rural areas: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Author(s) -
K Madhu,
Sriram Chowdary,
N R Ramesh Masthi
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
indian journal of community medicine/indian journal of community medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.375
H-Index - 32
eISSN - 1998-3581
pISSN - 0970-0218
DOI - 10.4103/0970-0218.55292
Subject(s) - breastfeeding , medicine , colostrum , breast milk , breast feeding , cross sectional study , rural area , measles , pediatrics , weaning , family medicine , environmental health , nursing , vaccination , biochemistry , chemistry , pathology , antibody , immunology , endocrinology
Breastfeeding practices play an important role in reducing child mortality and morbidity. This study was aimed to describe the breastfeeding practices prevalent in rural areas.