Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates Among Roma and Non-Roma Mothers in Greece: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study from “Tzaneio” General Hospital of Piraeus DOI Creative Commons

Artemisia Kokkinari,

Evangelia Antoniou, Eirini Orovou

et al.

Clinics and Practice, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(6), P. 2365 - 2375

Published: Nov. 4, 2024

Exclusive breastfeeding is vital for the optimal development of infants, yet practice using infant formula has become increasingly prevalent. While many studies globally investigate factors affecting breastfeeding, there a scarcity research focusing on marginalized groups, particularly Roma community. This study seeks to compare rates and non-Roma mothers upon discharge from maternity hospital in Greece. It also examines contributing decline among women, with particular emphasis role midwifery support. The aim this promote supportive policies programs mothers.

Language: Английский

Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates Among Roma and Non-Roma Mothers in Greece: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study from “Tzaneio” General Hospital of Piraeus DOI Creative Commons

Artemisia Kokkinari,

Evangelia Antoniou, Eirini Orovou

et al.

Clinics and Practice, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(6), P. 2365 - 2375

Published: Nov. 4, 2024

Exclusive breastfeeding is vital for the optimal development of infants, yet practice using infant formula has become increasingly prevalent. While many studies globally investigate factors affecting breastfeeding, there a scarcity research focusing on marginalized groups, particularly Roma community. This study seeks to compare rates and non-Roma mothers upon discharge from maternity hospital in Greece. It also examines contributing decline among women, with particular emphasis role midwifery support. The aim this promote supportive policies programs mothers.

Language: Английский

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