Mother's views and perceptions regarding breast feeding as seen in a group of Sri Lankan mothers
Abstract
The aim of the study was to study the views and
perceptions of a group of mothers regarding breastfeeding.
The study was done in the professorial unit of the de
Soysa Maternity Hospital (DMH). The study involved
50 mothers. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to get
the information.
In spite of the improvement of attitudes and views
regarding breast feeding, it was found that a
considerable number of mothers still harbor
unsubstantiated views and unhealthy perceptions
regarding breast-milk and breast-feeding.
Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2001; 30: 37-40
(Key words: breast feeding, mother’s views)
DOI : 10.4038/sljch.v30i2.838
© 2009 T.C. Weerasuriya, W.M.S.P. Weerasuriya, L.T. Wijeratne, T.N.B. Wijesinghe, published by Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians
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