| Breastfeeding knowledge and beliefs among adults in eastern Tobago. | |
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PMID: 11847898 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Using a cross-sectional survey, the knowledge and beliefs about breastfeeding were evaluated among adults in Eastern Tobago (N = 509). Of the respondents, 95%, 69%, and 48% indicated that a baby should be exclusively breastfed at birth, 3 months, and 6 months, respectively. The baby's mother was thought to have the greatest influence on breastfeeding decisions. Of the respondents, 63% and 80% were unaware of expressed breast milk and cup-feeding a neonate, whereas 82% believed that a solely breastfed baby should receive water. Additionally, 23% and 44% felt that breastfeeding should be terminated before 6 months and between 6 and 12 months, respectively. Inadequate maternal nutrition and employment were reported as the principal factors affecting breastfeeding. There is a lack of knowledge about the anatomy and physiology of lactation and about the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding. These findings are useful for guiding the development and implementation of interventions to promote breast-feeding in Tobago. |
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Authors:
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A C Bovell-Benjamin; W Benjamin; M Ivey; D T Simeon |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association Volume: 17 ISSN: 0890-3344 ISO Abbreviation: J Hum Lact Publication Date: 2001 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-02-18 Completed Date: 2002-06-07 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8709498 Medline TA: J Hum Lact Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 298-303 Citation Subset: N |
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300-A Campbell Hall, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088, USA. |
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Adult Bottle Feeding / psychology Breast Feeding / psychology* Cross-Sectional Studies Culture Employment Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Health Promotion Humans Infant, Newborn Interviews as Topic Male Middle Aged Nutritional Physiological Phenomena Time Factors Trinidad and Tobago Women, Working |
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