Determinants of Tangible Breastfeeding Support Among Health Workers: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.

Michael Abel Alao Olayinka Rasheed IbrahimJacinta Chinyere Elo-IloDatonye Christopher BriggsChisom Adaobi Nri-EzediUdochukwu Michael DialaSakiru Abiodun YekinniAyodeji Matthew BorokinniSikirat Adetoun SotimehinYetunde Toyin OlasindeRasaki AliuJoyce Foluke Olaniyi-GeorgeTemilade Oluwatoyosi AdeniyiOlubunmi Oyeronke BelloHadiza Ashiru UsmanOlukemi Oluwatoyin Tongo

Published in: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association (2024)

Health workers' tangible breastfeeding support in Nigeria is suboptimal and is driven by age, service level, attitude, availability of breastfeeding champions, and appropriate practice aids. Targeted interventions to improve health workers' attitudes, technical skills, provision of aids, and task shifting to non-specialists are needed for optimal tangible breastfeeding support.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
preterm infants
public health
health information
primary care
health promotion
physical activity
palliative care
cross sectional
double blind