Health professionals' attitudes and beliefs about breastfeeding

S Radzyminski, LC Callister - The Journal of perinatal …, 2015 - connect.springerpub.com
The aim of this descriptive study was to investigate how health-care providers perceived
their role in breastfeeding and maternal support. Data was collected via interviews of 53 …

What information, advice, and support do women want with breastfeeding?

J Graffy, J Taylor - Birth, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Background: Breastfeeding conveys many benefits, but women often encounter difficulties in
the first few weeks. The objective of this study was to examine women's perspectives on the …

Health professionals and breastfeeding counseling: client and provider views

J Coreil, CA Bryant, BJ Westover… - Journal of Human …, 1995 - journals.sagepub.com
Health care providers are the most influential and trusted source of information about
breastfeeding, yet many are neither prepared nor able to provide good breastfeeding …

A qualitative look into mother's breastfeeding experiences

R Powell, M Davis, AK Anderson - Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 2014 - Elsevier
The objective of the project was to gain a holistic understanding of the current breastfeeding
experiences of mothers, while identifying resources and support for breastfeeding in the …

Do perceived attitudes of physicians and hospital staff affect breastfeeding decisions?

AM DiGirolamo, LM Grummer‐Strawn, SB Fein - Birth, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
Background: In the United States, since a substantial percentage of mothers are not
breastfeeding, research is needed to assess important influences on breastfeeding. The …

Making use of expertise: A qualitative analysis of the experience of breastfeeding support for first‐time mothers

D Leeming, I Williamson, S Johnson… - Maternal & Child …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
There is now a body of research evaluating breastfeeding interventions and exploring
mothers' and health professionals' views on effective and ineffective breastfeeding support …

Assessment of breastfeeding knowledge of nurse practitioners and nurse‐midwives

P Hellings, C Howe - The Journal of Midwifery & Women's …, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
The purpose of this study was to replicate a national study of physician knowledge,
experience, and attitudes about breastfeeding. All family, pediatric, and women's health care …

Breastfeeding educational interventions for health professionals: a synthesis of intervention studies

AL Watkins, JE Dodgson - Journal for Specialists in Pediatric …, 2010 - search.proquest.com
PURPOSE: The purpose of this synthesis was to review intervention studies that focused on
increasing the breastfeeding knowledge, self-confidence, and supportive behaviors of …

Strategies to support breastfeeding: a review

B Demirtas - International nursing review, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
DEMİRTAS B.(2012) Strategies to support breastfeeding: a review. International Nursing
Review Background: Mothers need to be given support, confidence and encouragement to …

Breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, and practices among providers in a medical home

KA Szucs, DJ Miracle, MB Rosenman - Breastfeeding Medicine, 2009 - liebertpub.com
Objective: Breastfeeding offers numerous health advantages to children, mothers, and
society. From obstetrics to pediatrics, breastfeeding dyads come in contact with a wide range …