Breast-feeding support

Ross, S.M.; Loening, W.E.; Mbele, B.E.

South African Medical Journal 72(5): 357-358

1987


ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574
PMID: 3616847
Document Number: 304006
With the objective of prolonging unsupplemented breast-feeding, three groups of breast-feeding mothers were provided with support by frequent home visits by different types of health workers (including a lay worker). A fourth group received limited support and a fifth group received no support. Significant differences were found between some of the groups, the lay worker having the greatest impact. The results indicate that a home visitation programme could be successful in promoting breast-feeding.

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