Characteristics and experiences of peer counsellors in urban Dhaka: a structured interview study.

ABSTRACT: Background:Interventions to promote breastfeeding are the cornerstone of efforts to reduce childhood illness and death from undernutrition. Evidence suggests that one of the most effective strategies to increase breastfeeding is through peer counsellors. However, the experiences of peer counsellors has not been studied in depth. This study aimed to collect and report the experiences of peer counsellors participating in an intervention study to improve breastfeeding in urban Dhaka, Bangladesh. Methods:Peer counsellors underwent a 10 day training course in May 2013 which included practical sessions on position and attachment and common difficulties with breastfeeding. Home visits were conducted with new mothers and performance of peer counsellors was monitored by senior breastfeeding counsel

SUBMITTER: Mihrshahi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6836400 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature