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Exploring the infant feeding experiences of mothers living in selected Tshwane informal settlements: a qualitative study

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 36 , issue 3, pages: 118–125

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2022.2140498

Author(s): Tshegofatso Betty MohlalaUniversity of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa, Sithabile Nombulelo MathunjwaUniversity of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa, Heather Modiehi LegodiUniversity of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa, Mamakwa Sanah Mataboge, ,

Keywords: infant feeding, informal settlements, complementary feeding, communities, exclusive breastfeeding, experiences, mothers, support,

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Objective: The study aimed to explore and describe the infant feeding experiences of mothers of children aged 3 to 24 months, living in two selected informal settlements in Tshwane, South Africa.

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