Factors contributing to maternal reluctance to practice exclusive breastfeeding at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
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2010-06-30
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Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Abstract
This qualitative study is aimed at exploring the factors contributing to matemal reluctance to practice exclusive breastfeeding. The study will be conducted at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre district. There will be 15 participants that will be used as a sample. Questions in form of an interview will be used for data collection, and data will be analysed manually through content analysis. Findings from this study will help the government and non-governmental organizations to review policies on exclusive breastfeeding in order to raise the percentage of women who can breastfeed exclusively.