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Survey on breastfeeding among Chinese female physicians and nurses

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  • Yan‐qiong Ouyang
  • You‐xian Xu
  • Qing Zhang

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The present study investigated knowledge of and beliefs about breastfeeding among Chinese female physicians and nurses and their breastfeeding practices. This study documented knowledge, attitudes and practices of breastfeeding among Chinese medical staff. A total of 367 female physicians and nurses completed a self‐administered, anonymous questionnaire; 96.2% indicated that breastfeeding was natural, but 29.2% thought it difficult. Only 18.5% of the participants questioned breastfeeding women on feeding status, and 12.8% gave breastfeeding advice when asked. After graduation from school, 79.3% of the participants stated that they did not receive training in breastfeeding. In personal practice, 69.2% initiated breastfeeding; 19.1% were still breastfeeding at 4 months, and only three nurses continued breastfeeding for more than 1 year. In conclusion, breastfeeding‐related knowledge is surprisingly poor, and attitudes are less positive. The exclusive breastfeeding rate was found to be low among Chinese female physicians and nurses. The findings highlight the need to re‐educate medical staff on breastfeeding, and imply the need for Baby‐Friendly Hospital Initiative implementation/training.

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  • Yan‐qiong Ouyang & You‐xian Xu & Qing Zhang, 2012. "Survey on breastfeeding among Chinese female physicians and nurses," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 14(3), pages 298-303, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:nuhsci:v:14:y:2012:i:3:p:298-303
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2018.2012.00699.x
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