Factors influencing adherence to exclusive breast feeding among HIV positive mothers in Kabarole District, Uganda

East African Medical Journal

Volumn 85, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 162-170

  Matovu, A ^a   Kirunda, B ^a   Rugamba Kabagambe, G ^b   Tumwesigye, N M ^a   Nuwaha, F ^a  

^a MAKERERE UNIVERSITY   (Uganda)

^b NONE   (Uganda)

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EID: 48849096072     PISSN: 0012835X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4314/eamj.v85i4.9640     Document Type: Article

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