Residents’ breastfeeding knowledge, comfort, practices, and perceptions: results of the Breastfeeding Resident Education Study (BRESt)

Residents’ breastfeeding knowledge, comfort, practices, and perceptions: results of the Breastfeeding Resident Education Study (BRESt)

Abstract Background Physicians have a significant impact on new mothers’ breastfeeding practices. However, physicians’ breastfeeding knowledge is suboptimal. This knowledge deficit could be the result of limited breastfeeding education in residency. This study aimed to explore pediatric residents’ b...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Elizabeth Esselmont, Katherine Moreau, Mary Aglipay, Catherine M. Pound
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Assessment
Postgraduate medical education
Residency
Breastfeeding
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-018-1150-7

Similar Items

Similar Items