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"I just felt there was not going to be issues" exploring local definitions of exclusive breastfeeding and adequate complementary feeding within communities in Jigawa state, Nigeria.
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SUBMITTER: Shittu F
PROVIDER: S-EPMC12948948 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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"I just felt there was not going to be issues" exploring local definitions of exclusive breastfeeding and adequate complementary feeding within communities in Jigawa state, Nigeria.
Scientific reports 20260226 1
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and appropriate complementary feeding (CF) are important for child survival and development. While global guidelines provide clear definitions for these practices, interpretations within communities can differ, influencing infant feeding behaviours. This study explored how EBF and CF are understood, and how these understandings shape infant feeding and nutrition within a community setting in Jigawa State, northern Nigeria. We conducted a qualitative study using life ...[more]