Callers’ attitudes and experiences of UK breastfeeding helpline support [PDF]
Background: Breastfeeding peer support, is considered to be a key intervention for increasing breastfeeding duration rates. Whilst a number of national organisations provide telephone based breastfeeding peer support, to date there have been no ...
A Oakley+33 more
core +1 more source
Breastfeeding and maternal health outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
To evaluate the effect of breastfeeding on long‐term (breast carcinoma, ovarian carcinoma, osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes mellitus) and short‐term (lactational amenorrhoea, postpartum depression, postpartum weight change) maternal health outcomes.
R. Chowdhury+7 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Latest Progress on Tuberculosis and HIV Co‐Infection: A Closer Look at People of Different Ages
Tackling the problem of tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co‐infection is a serious global health concern affecting people of all ages. This review presents the characteristics of both diseases, current treatment and diagnostic guidelines, associated problems, innovations in disease management, and overall effects on global ...
Anna Yusuf Aliyu, Oluwatoyin A. Adeleke
wiley +1 more source
ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS – IS ENOUGH BEING DONE TO REDUCE THEIR CONSUMPTION?
The role of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) high in fats, sugar and salt is well documented in the causation of the non-communicable diseases. However, with globalization, consumption of these food products is increasing.
JAI PRAKASH DADHICH
doaj +1 more source
Identifying Barriers and Supports to Breastfeeding in the Workplace Experienced by Mothers in the New Hampshire Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Utilizing the Total Worker Health Framework [PDF]
Variations in the barriers and contributors to breastfeeding across industries have not been well characterized for vulnerable populations such as mothers participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Armenti, Karla+3 more
core +1 more source
Healthcare providers' views on the acceptability of financial incentives for breastfeeding:a qualitative study [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Despite a gradual increase in breastfeeding rates, overall in the UK there are wide variations, with a trend towards breastfeeding rates at 6–8 weeks remaining below 40% in less affluent areas.
A Brown+50 more
core +4 more sources
Psychological effects of breastfeeding on children and mothers
While the nutritional and physical health benefits of breastfeeding are well established, accumulating research demonstrates the far-reaching psychological effects of breastfeeding on children and their mothers.
K. Krol, T. Grossmann
semanticscholar +1 more source
Real consumer food prices and child mortality: Evidence from low‐ and middle‐income countries
Abstract This paper estimates the effect of short‐term changes in real consumer food prices on short‐term fluctuations in neonatal, infant, and child mortality rates using a panel dataset covering 59 low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) for the period 2000–2015.
Muhammed A. Usman+3 more
wiley +1 more source
Association Between Breastfeeding Success Rate and Nipple Length and Diameter in Thai Pregnant Women
Objective: To demonstrate the average value of nipple length and diameter during the first and second half of gestation in Thai pregnant women, as well as its association with breastfeeding success rate.
Isarin Thanaboonyawat+3 more
doaj
Prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and its determinants in first 6 months of life: A prospective study [PDF]
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding for first 6 months of life is recommended under Infant and Young Child Feeding practices in India. The objective of present study was to estimate the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding during first 6 months of life ...
Amin, Chikitsa D+2 more
core +1 more source