Online breast-feeding support groups as a community asset in Lebanon after Beirut explosion
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DOI: 10.1017/s1368980022000295
Abstract: Abstract Objective: Breast-feeding rates are unsatisfactory in Lebanon. Social media groups could play an important role in promoting breast-feeding in normal conditions and post crisis. The aim of this study is to identify breast-feeding challenges,… read more here.
Keywords: community; group; feeding support; breast feeding ... See more keywords
Perceived barriers and facilitators to breast-feeding support practices in hospitals and birthing facilities in the USA
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DOI: 10.1017/s1368980024002635
Abstract: Abstract Objective: The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) designation is known to increase breast-feeding rates in the USA. However, less is known about barriers and facilitators to breast-feeding support practices in BFHI hospitals and how they… read more here.
Keywords: breast feeding; feeding support; barriers facilitators; bfhi ... See more keywords
Barriers and facilitators to facility-based feeding support for small and sick newborns in Ethiopia: a qualitative study of clinicians’ perspectives
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-098616
Abstract: Objectives Breastfeeding is widely recognised as the optimal form of infant nutrition, with the WHO recommending initiation within the first hour after birth and exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months. However, small and sick newborns… read more here.
Keywords: feeding support; support; facility based; study ... See more keywords
Healthcare professionals’ perspectives on infant feeding support in paediatric inpatients: single-centre qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2021-001247
Abstract: Objective To provide information on baseline knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSA) of paediatric staff to formulate a plan for improving infant feeding support in hospitals. Design Semistructured interviews assessed baseline infant feeding KSA and experiences… read more here.
Keywords: infant feeding; staff; feeding support; healthcare professionals ... See more keywords
Facebook Feeds and Child Feeding: A Qualitative Study of Thai Mothers in Online Child Feeding Support Groups
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19105882
Abstract: Mothers have traditionally sought child feeding information from social connections. While mothers are heavily engaged on social media and value peer support in online communities, very little is known about how they use online communities… read more here.
Keywords: child feeding; feeding support; child; thai mothers ... See more keywords