Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on breastfeeding in Israel: a cross- sectional, observational survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since March 2020, the world has been coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. One group particularly affected were mothers of newborns. The Israeli government imposed three lockdowns, with the first from 14 March to 11 May 2020. It had the strictest rules, with effects among mothers including panic and stress. These mothers coped with new challenges as they were often without help from the extended family, could not meet lactation counsellors in person, and stayed longer on maternity leave.

Methods

A cross-sectional, observational study collected data via an online anonymous survey in Israel. From 27 April 2020 to 11 May 2020, the survey was distributed through Facebook groups for breastfeeding mothers. It contained 32 multiple choice and 10 open questions. Multivariate

SUBMITTER: Magnazi MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9412797 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature