Interventions in exclusive breastfeeding: a systematic review
Journal article
Authors | Bevan, Gillian and Brown, Michelle |
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Abstract | Now recognised as a worldwide public health issue, the significance of promoting and encouraging exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has been acknowledged by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Documented policies about the importance of facilitating the support of breastfeeding women is currently receiving worldwide recognition (WHO, 2011; WHO and UNICEF, 2003). This literature review will examine provision of support mechanisms for breastfeeding mothers, focusing on peer support in encouraging the starting and maintaining of EBF. Consideration will also be given to any barriers that may prevent higher success rates, as cultural and educational factors may have a significant impact on the starting and maintaining of EBF. These factors must be considered when starting support groups, networks or activities that aim to address this significant public health issue. |
Keywords | Peer support; Barriers; Exclusive breastfeeding |
Year | 2014 |
Journal | British Journal of Nursing |
Publisher | Mark Allen Healthcare |
ISSN | 0966-0461 |
Web address (URL) | http://hdl.handle.net/10545/346455 |
hdl:10545/346455 | |
Publication dates | Feb 2014 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 10 Mar 2015, 10:32 |
Contributors | University of Derby |
File | File Access Level Open |
File | File Access Level Open |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/939y7/interventions-in-exclusive-breastfeeding-a-systematic-review
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