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may have adverse effects on both the mother and the child. BWD has been associated with higher levels of disordered eating and lower levels of breastfeeding self-efficacy Further, distorted body image has been reported to lead to poor weight control practices among postpartum women Although these studies show body dissatisfaction among postpartum women, data are limited on postpartum body image in East Africa.
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