Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pediatricians in relation to breastfeeding support: A national survey in Lebanon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rates of breastfeeding (BF) remain suboptimal despite overwhelming evidence for its benefits to the mother and child. Pediatricians play an important role in supporting breastfeeding (BF). In Lebanon, the rates of both exclusive and continued BF are critically low. The objective of this study is to examine the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of Lebanese pediatricians in relation to supporting BF.

Methods

A national survey of Lebanese pediatricians was conducted through Lime Survey (n = 100, response rate 9.5%). The list of pediatricians' emails was obtained from the Lebanese Order of Physicians (LOP). Participants completed a questionnaire covering, in addition to sociodemographic characteristics, the KAP, related to supporting BF. Descriptive statistics

SUBMITTER: Al Rifai H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10079043 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature