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Work-Related Factors Affecting Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Employed Women in Ethiopia: Managers’ Perspective Using a Qualitative Approach

Kahsu Gebrekidan1 Monash Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Peninsula Campus, Frankston, Victoria, 3199, Australia;2 Mekelle University, College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Mekelle, EthiopiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Virginia Plummer2 Mekelle University, College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Mekelle, Ethiopia;3 Peninsula Health, Continuing Education Development Unit, Frankston, Victoria3199, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3214-6904View further author information
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Ensieh Fooladi4 Monash Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Clayton Campus, Clayton, Victoria3800, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7155-425XView further author information
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Helen Hall2 Mekelle University, College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Mekelle, EthiopiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6647-620XView further author information
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Pages 473-480 | Published online: 22 Jun 2020

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