Views of Breastfeeding in Public among Informally-Working Mothers of Infants under 6 Months in Moshi Urban District, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania: A Qualitative Study

Background: Optimal infant feeding practices include exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for 6 months, which necessitates breastfeeding infants regularly throughout the day. It is a common practice for women working in the informal sector to bring their infants to work with them, which typically requires breastfeeding in public settings. Women’s views and feelings towards breastfeeding in public can be a barrier to achieving optimal breastfeeding recommendations. Objective: To understand the views surrounding breastfeeding in public among mothers working in the informal sector in Moshi Urban District, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania. Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted among 20 women who work in the informal sector, have infants