Naslov
The influence of patronage nurses on breastfeeding

Autori
Samaržija Čor, Ivana ; Zakanj, Zora

Izvornik
Acta clinica Croatica (0353-9466) 53 (2014); 204-209

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

Ključne riječi
breastfeeding ; patronage ; nurse

Sažetak
The aim of this review was to estimate the influence of patronage nurses on breastfeeding. A retrospective research was conducted in a form of telephone questionnaire on a total of 25 examinees. 18 mothers (72%) had previous experience with breastfeeding, while 7 of them didn't have any experience (28%). Because of the difficulties with breastfeeding, patronage nurses valued the tehnique of breastfeeding in 18 mothers (72%), and examinated breasts of 13 women (52%). Exclusive breastfeeding was recommended to 21 mother (84%), while in 4 cases (16%) giving water and/or tea to the child was suggested. Breastfeeding on demand was recommended in 14 cases (56%), and breastfeeding by a schedule in 4 cases (16 %). Advice about maternal nutrition during breastfeeding was given in 21 cases (84%), and just in 4 cases (16%) this type of advice was not necessary. Patronage nurses helped mothers with breastfeeding in 12 cases (48%), they didn't have any influence on breastfeeding in 9 cases (36%) and in 4 cases (16%) they hindered breastfeeding. Patronage service has a relevant role in preventive health sector. Patronage nurses should have a better collaboration with maternity and pediatric care centers, so they can provide up to date breastfeeding education and thus offer their proffesional support.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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