doi: 10.1017/s0021932000019027.
An evaluation of a national breast-feeding promotion programme in Honduras
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An evaluation of a national breast-feeding promotion programme in Honduras
J Biosoc Sci.
1991 Jan.
Abstract
A significant increase occurred in the initiation and duration of breast-feeding among Honduran women between 1981 and 1987. Changes in population characteristics (e.g. level of education of women) would be expected to lead to a decrease in breast-feeding at each infant age, but these were offset by behavioural changes that led to an increase in the likelihood of initiation and continuation of breast-feeding. An exploration of relevant factors suggests that the PROALMA breast-feeding promotion programme has had a profound effect on the breast-feeding behaviour of Honduran mothers.
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