Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

International Breastfeeding Journal - Tập 8 Số 1 - 2013
Anthony Mwinilanaa Tampah-Naah1, Akwasi Kumi-Kyereme2
1Department of Environment and Resource Studies, University for Development Studies, Wa Campus, Wa, Ghana
2Department of Population and Health, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

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