ArticleFood and nutrition bulletin2019
Barriers and Opportunities for Improved Exclusive Breast-Feeding Practices in Tanzania: Household Trials With Mothers and Fathers.
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- Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in Tanzania: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International breastfeeding journal · 2025Pooled it
- Relatively speaking? Partners' and family members' views and experiences of supporting breastfeeding: a systematic review of qualitative evidence.Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences · 2021Pooled it
- A systematic review of qualitative research on barriers and facilitators to exclusive breastfeeding practice in sub-Saharan African countries.International breastfeeding journal · 2021Pooled it
- Effect of care intervention with a health education form for breastfeeding on breast distension, pain, and lactation in postpartum mothers.World journal of clinical cases · 2024Trial
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- Toward Authentic Resources Among Mothers: Impact of Cyberchondria on Maternal Self-Efficacy and Breastfeeding Competency.Maternal & child nutrition · 2026Article
- Comparison of Aflatoxin Contamination and Dietary Exposure From Complementary Foods Among Rural Tanzanian Infants Enrolled in the Mycotoxin Mitigation Trial.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
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- Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in Postpartum Woman.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Engaging Family Members to Support Exclusive Breastfeeding, Responsive care, and Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among Families with Children who are HIV-Exposed and Uninfected.AIDS and behavior · 2024Article
- Mothers' perception of husband support during breastfeeding: A qualitative study in Indonesia.Narra J · 2024Article
- Are boys more vulnerable to stunting? Examining risk factors, differential sensitivity, and measurement issues in Zambian infants and young children.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Social Norms: A Missing Ingredient of Programs Seeking to Foster Women's Agency in Nutrition.Current developments in nutrition · 2024Article
- Effect of male partners' involvement and support on reproductive, maternal and child health and well-being in East Africa: A scoping review.Health science reports · 2024Article
- Barriers to exclusive breastfeeding practice among HIV-positive mothers in Tanzania. An exploratory qualitative study.PloS one · 2024Article
- Mapping regional variability of exclusive breastfeeding and its determinants at different infant's age in Tanzania.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Article
- Barriers and coping responses towards infant and young child feeding practices in rural Ethiopia: a descriptive qualitative study.BMJ open · 2023Article
- Trends of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices and Its Determinants in Tanzania from 1999 to 2016.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Comparative study of exclusive breastfeeding practice among employed mothers and housewives in Tanzania.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundEffective promotion of exclusive breast-feeding (EBF) is needed to improve child nutrition and survival.
objectiveWe explored barriers and facilitators to EBF in rural Tanzania and assessed parents' willingness and ability to try specific recommended EBF practices plus strategies for men to support breast-feeding.
methodsWe conducted Trials of Improved Practices in 36 households with infants <6 months. Fathers participated in focus group discussions on ways to support breast-feeding. Fathers and mothers were individually interviewed 2 and 3 times, respectively, about their willingness to try and experience with selected new practices. We analyzed data thematically.
resultsCommon barriers to EBF were (1) use of gripe water and traditional medicines for perceived symptoms of infantile distress; (2) mothers' workloads and time away from infants, limiting availability for EBF; and (3) water given for perceived thirst. Although several mothers expressed concerns about breast-milk insufficiency, few were giving other foods. After counseling, most mothers reported breast-feeding more optimally. Some reported improved breast-milk supply. Fathers saw their roles as providing food to mothers to ensure sufficient breast-milk and encouraging new practices. Dominant gender roles and work away from home were barriers even if fathers were willing to help with household chores. Fathers mostly provided emotional support or encouraged others to help with chores.
conclusionExclusive breast-feeding promotion needs to address concerns about infantile distress and help parents develop effective soothing techniques while avoiding nonprescribed medicines. Engaging men in EBF interventions could help change social norms and facilitate men's involvement in improving breast-feeding practices.
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