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Aten Fam 2024; 31 (4)

Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Breastfeeding among Medical Students

Velasco-Lavín MR, Iñarritu-Pérez MC, Cruz-Licea V, Morales-López S, García-de la Torre GS

Language: Spanish
References: 29
Page: 220-226
PDF size: 148.69 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate knowledge and attitudes about breastfeeding in medical student. Methods: Cross-sectional study among fourth year medical degree students at a public university. Two previously validated questionnaires on knowledge and attitudes were applied. Frequencies were compared by sex, using the χ2 test (p‹0.05). Results: 259 students, of both sexes were evaluated, of which 35.1% showed sufficient knowledge, with no differences between men and women. The most prevalent knowledge was related to the benefits for the baby; the least known were on physiology, composition of breast milk and initiation, frequency and duration of feeding session; 27.0% showed favorable attitudes towards breastfeeding, with women presenting more favorable attitudes; 62.5% considered that the role of health professionals is necessary for the success of breastfeeding. Conclusion: It is necessary to improve the academic education related to breastfeeding among future health professionals in order to support mothers who wish to breastfeed.


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