Naslov
Challenges in the treatment of lactational mastitis for general practitioners

Autori
Topić, Željka ; Amir, L. H. ; Zakarija-Grković, Irena

Izvornik
Breastfeeding review (0729-2759) 23 (2015), 3; 23-28

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
breastfeeding ; lactational mastitis ; treatment ; general practitioners ; Croatia

Sažetak
Objectives were to determine how GPs manage breastfeeding women with mastitis and how confident they are in treating women with breast conditions that occur during lactation. A cross-sectional survey conducted among all Croatian GPs. Sixty-four per cent of the total number of respondents (171/268) had seen a patient with lactational mastitis (LM) in the previous 12 months. Among respondents who recommended medication for the treatment of LM, 93% prescribed an antibiotic (122/131). Fifteen per cent of respondents who gave advice on infant feeding advised alternative feeding methods. Approximately half (47%) felt completely confident when treating LM while more than half (57%) felt partially confident when treating other breast conditions that can occur during lactation. The management of LM among Croatian GPs is not in full compliance with current recommendations. There is a need for further training of Croatian GPs in the management of mastitis.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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