Muhammad Asim, a former visiting scholar with the Widen Lab, recently published a mixed-methods paper on prelacteal feeding practices (feeding substances or liquids other than breast milk to newborns) in Pakistan in the International Breastfeeding Journal. This paper triangulated data collected using both qualitative (in-depth interviews) and quantitative (analysis of the Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey) methods and found that prelacteal feeding is a well-established social norm in Pakistan, and may be associated with several socio-cultural influences. We are so glad we had the opportunity to work with Asim on this project and look forward to the next iteration of this work!
Former Visiting Scholar, Muhammad Asim, Publishes Mixed-Methods Paper in International Breastfeeding Journal
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