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Chakona, Gamuchirai. Nutrition Journal, May 2020

There is a gap between knowledge and practices related to maternal dietary diversity, breastfeeding, and infant and young child feeding. Lack of income, dependence on food purchasing, young mothers' feelings about breastfeeding, and cultural beliefs were drivers of this gap. Authors conclude that it is crucial to identify interventions to reduce breastfeeding burden and isolation, including paternal inclusion and the use of indigenous knowledge.