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Published on: September 22, 2023
Breastfeeding educational interventions for health professionals: a synthesis of intervention studies
Amanda L Watkins1, Joan E Dodgson
1College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Amanda.L.Watkins@asu.edu
Purpose:
The purpose of this synthesis was to review intervention studies that focused on increasing the breastfeeding knowledge, self-confidence, and supportive behaviors of healthcare professionals.
Design And Methods:
Fourteen articles were identified through database searches as the basis for this review.
Results:
Breastfeeding education can be effective in increasing the knowledge and confidence of nurses. Duration and exclusivity rates for breastfeeding may also be improved.
Practice Implications:
Improving nurses' knowledge of breastfeeding is a modifiable factor that is important in supporting a mother in her decision to breastfeed.
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