Parental experiences and breastfeeding outcomes of early support to new parents from family health care centres-a mixed method study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early parenthood is a sensitive period for parents. Parents may feel uncertain about their new roles and unsure about where to find trusted information and support. The aim of this study was to explore the association between breastfeeding and early home visits and a proactive telephone support intervention and to describe parental experiences.

Method

This study was conducted as a mixed method study with a convergent design using qualitative data from the written comments of parents, and the quantitative data consisted of demographics, breastfeeding, and Likert questions about parents' satisfaction with the early home visit and telephone support. Historic control (2017-2018) and intervention (2019-2020) data were collected from one family health care centre, and c

SUBMITTER: Saade S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8867764 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature