The Support Needs and Current Practices of Public Health Nurses in the Republic of Ireland Who Provide Support to Breastfeeding Mothers: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breastfeeding continuation rates are low in Ireland. The Breastfeeding Observation and Assessment Tool (BOAT) was developed to assist public health nurses in assessing breastfeeding challenges; however, little is known of its actual usage, the level of training experienced or desired by public health nurses, or their level of confidence in the support they provide to breastfeeding mothers.

Research aim

To identify the current practices and support needs of public health nurses who provide breastfeeding support in Ireland.

Method

An online questionnaire was devised to collect respondents' confidence with breastfeeding issues, caseload, and practices. It was distributed to public health nurses with a current child health caseload in one Community Healthcare O

SUBMITTER: Walsh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10580677 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature