Browsing by Subject "Breastfeeding"
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Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic: a literature review for clinical practice
(BMC, 2020)Background The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting normal life globally, every area of life is touched. The pandemic demands quick action and as new information emerges, reliable synthesises and guidelines for care are urgently ... -
Breastfeeding educational needs of first time mothers during puerperium
(North-West University, 2018)Introduction: In South Africa it is common practice for a mother to be discharged from hospital within the first few hours after normal delivery. It is usually only after five to seven days when breastfeeding challenges ... -
The comparison of antenatal education, breastfeeding knowledge and neonatal positioning and attachment of HIV reactive and HIV non-reactive primigravidae
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Background: The millennium development goals (MDGs) of 2000 aimed at a reduction of infant mortality (IM) by two thirds by 2015. This goal has not been met, despite the implementation of various strategies and policies. ... -
Factors affecting mothers' choice of infant feeding method
(North-West University, 2008)The benefits of breastfeeding are well known. It has been shown that HIV is transmitted through breast milk. The HIV epidemic is threatening exclusive breastfeeding in South Africa. It is important that mothers make the ... -
Factors associated with bottle feeding in Namibia: findings from Namibia 2013 Demographic and Health Survey
(Oxford Univ Press, 2018)Aim The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of bottle feeding (BF) among children aged 0–23 months and factors associated with BF in Namibia. Methods Data from Namibia 2013 Demographic Health Survey were used ... -
Feeding practices of mothers and/or caregivers of infants below the age of 6 months in South Africa
(2014)Background: Breastfeeding is widely recognised as the ideal approach for improving child survival and feeding new-born babies and young infants. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) ... -
Perceptions of mothers and community members regarding breastfeeding in public spaces of urban Gauteng in South Africa
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)BACKGROUND Despite the documented benefits of exclusive breastfeeding; as an optimal infant feeding method to achieve healthy growth and development of the baby, its implementation remains sub-optimal in South Africa with ... -
Sociodemographic factors associated with mixed feeding practices among a cohort of mothers with infants aged 4-14 weeks in Tlokwe sub-district
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Background: The first-ever Lancet Series on breastfeeding has unequivocally established that breastfeeding (BF) is a cost-effective investment that contributes to a smarter, healthier and a more thriving future for the ... -
Stakeholder attitudes and acceptability on donating and receiving donated human breast milk
(2014)Background Benefits of breastfeeding for infants and mothers are well recognized. South Africa has a very low breastfeeding rate. Strategies to improve and promote exclusive breastfeeding rates include implementation of ... -
Stakeholder attitudes towards donating and utilizing donated human breastmilk
(MDPI, 2019)The promotion and support of human milk banks (HMBs) can enhance exclusive breastfeeding rates. The success and sustainability of HMBs depend on the support from relevant healthcare workers and related communities. This ...
