Journal article
Paediatric nurses' knowledge and attitudes related to breastfeeding and the hospitalised infant
Breastfeeding Review, Vol.19(3), pp.13-24
2012
Abstract
Breastfeeding and breastmilk are essential to hospitalised infants and young children and paediatric nurses are required to have breastfeeding knowledge. However, few studies have investigated paediatric nurses' knowledge and attitudes towards breastfeeding. A descriptive, cross-sectional survey design was used to investigate breastfeeding knowledge, knowledge related to breastfeeding the hospitalised infant, policy and guideline awareness, and attitudes to breastfeeding. Participants demonstrated excellent breastfeeding attitudes and general knowledge but deficits in breastfeeding knowledge related to specific outcomes were identified.
Details
- Title
- Paediatric nurses' knowledge and attitudes related to breastfeeding and the hospitalised infant
- Authors
- Marie McLaughlin (Author) - Royal Children's Hospital, BrisbaneJ Fraser (Author) - Royal Children's Hospital, BrisbaneJeanine Young (Author) - Royal Children's Hospital, BrisbaneSamantha Keogh (Author) - Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane
- Publication details
- Breastfeeding Review, Vol.19(3), pp.13-24
- Publisher
- Australian Breastfeeding Association
- Date published
- 2012
- ISSN
- 0729-2759
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2012 Australian Breastfeeding Association. Reproduced here with permission from the copyright holder.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448734802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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