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S M Ross, W E Loening, B E Mbele

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |September 5, 1987
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    Frequent home visits by health workers, especially lay workers, significantly extended unsupplemented breastfeeding duration. This home visitation program shows promise for promoting breastfeeding success.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Maternal and Child Health
    • Community Health Interventions

    Background:

    • Prolonging unsupplemented breastfeeding is crucial for infant health and development.
    • Effective support strategies are needed to help mothers achieve breastfeeding goals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of different types of health worker support on the duration of unsupplemented breastfeeding.
    • To determine the effectiveness of a home visitation program in promoting breastfeeding.

    Main Methods:

    • Three groups of breastfeeding mothers received frequent home visits from different health workers, including a lay worker.
    • A fourth group received limited support, and a fifth group received no support.
    • Comparison of breastfeeding duration across the five groups.

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    Main Results:

    • Significant differences in breastfeeding duration were observed between the groups.
    • Home visits by a lay worker demonstrated the greatest positive impact on prolonging unsupplemented breastfeeding.
    • The home visitation program showed a notable effect on breastfeeding outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Home visitation programs, particularly those involving lay health workers, are effective in promoting and prolonging unsupplemented breastfeeding.
    • This intervention strategy can be a valuable tool in public health initiatives for maternal and child health.