Essays about: "Public Breastfeeding"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Public Breastfeeding.

  1. 1. The association between exclusive breastfeeding and nutritional status among infants under six months of age in Bangladesh: A secondary analysis of Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey, 2017-18

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Kadira Aktar; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Background Child undernutrition is a significant public health concern. Almost half of all deaths among children aged under five years are due to undernutrition globally. The risk of undernutrition remains high in many low and lower-middle-income countries, like Bangladesh. READ MORE

  3. 2. Predictors of childhood stunting in Ghana : A cross-sectional survey of the association between stunting among children under age five and maternal bio-demographic and socioeconomic characteristics in Ghana 2014

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    Author : Janet Kofi; [2018]
    Keywords : Stunting; Ghana; under five U-5 ; bio-demographic; socio-economic factors;

    Abstract : Background: Stunting is impaired linear growth that occurs within the first 1000 days of life and continues later in life. It is associated with short and long term morbidity. This study aims to examine the association between stunting and maternal biodemographic and socioeconomic characteristics in children 0-59 months in Ghana. READ MORE

  4. 3. Double Bind Tying Breastfeeding Women to a Liminal Position : Discourses about Public Breastfeeding in the Swedish Media Debate 1980-2016

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologi

    Author : Jennie Sjödin; [2018]
    Keywords : Public Breastfeeding; Gender Equality; Swedishness; Neoliberalization; Taboo; Female Bodies; Binary Oppositions; Inappropriate Women; Prudishness.;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates cultural associations and values connected to women in Swedish society, with regard to action space, autonomy and social position. This is done through a discourse analysis of the media debate about public breastfeeding between the years 1980-2016, especially putting focus on the female body, motherhood, and women's access to public space. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exclusive Breastfeeding and Family Influences in Rural Ghana: A Qualitative Study

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

    Author : SEIDU IDDRISU; [2013]
    Keywords : Exclusive breastfeeding; family; Ghana; influence; rural community;

    Abstract : Exclusive breastfeeding has been recognised as an important public health tool for the primary prevention of child morbidity and mortality. Consequently, the WHO and UNICEF have recommended exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months after delivery, followed by introduction of complementary foods and continued breastfeeding for 24 months or more. READ MORE

  6. 5. Beneficial yet Risky : Evaluate Risks of Fish Diet of Mercury Exposure to Consumers in Sweden

    University essay from Limnologi; Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Pianpian Wu; [2012]
    Keywords : methylmercury; fish consumption; environmental health;

    Abstract :             For a long time, fish is regarded as an important food source beneficial for human health. But there’s nowadays an increasing concern of fish consumption for increasing existence of mercury (Hg) and methylmercury (MeHg), which can be accumulated upon fish intake and pose health threats to human. READ MORE