Mothers' Knowledge and Adherence to Who Breastfeeding Recommendations: A Cross-Sectional Study in Greece
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34763/jmotherandchild.20252901.d-25-00013 | Journal eISSN: 2719-535X | Journal ISSN: 2719-6488
Language: English
Page range: 71 - 78
Submitted on: Apr 14, 2025
Accepted on: Jun 29, 2025
Published on: Aug 16, 2025
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