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    Question

    Mother’s Absolute Affection (MAA) Programme is

    aimed at _____________.
    A bringing focus on maternal health amongst rural population Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B bringing focus on mental health of young mothers Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C bringing focus on the age of marriage amongst rural girls Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D bringing focus on promotion of breastfeeding Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    MAA- Mother’s Absolute Affection is an intensified programme to bring undiluted focus on promotion of breastfeeding and other infant and young child feeding practices. The goal of the MAA programme is to revitalise efforts towards promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding practices through health systems to enhance breastfeeding rates. The key components of the programme are—awareness generation, promotion of breastfeeding and interpersonal counselling at community level, skilled support for breastfeeding at delivery points and monitoring and award/recognition.

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