Public Health Nurses' Competence in Long-Term Breastfeeding
Author Information
Author(s): Oona Ojantausta, Niina Pöyhönen, Marja Kaunonen, Heini Huhtala, Riikka Ikonen
Primary Institution: Tampere University
Hypothesis
To what extent do public health nurses have accurate knowledge and skills about long-term breastfeeding?
Conclusion
Public health nurses lack competence in relation to long-term breastfeeding, which may compromise the quality of breastfeeding guidance for families in healthcare settings.
Supporting Evidence
- 55.9% of public health nurses had a good level of knowledge and skills.
- 70.7% of respondents had a positive attitude toward long-term breastfeeding.
- Better competence was associated with younger age and parenthood.
Takeaway
This study shows that many public health nurses don't feel confident about helping mothers breastfeed for a long time, which is important for both moms and kids.
Methodology
Quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional study using an online survey to assess knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to long-term breastfeeding.
Potential Biases
Self-selection bias may have influenced who chose to participate, potentially skewing results.
Limitations
The study used a self-selected sample, which may introduce bias, and results may not be generalizable to other countries.
Participant Demographics
The median age of respondents was 37 years, with 85.2% having children of their own.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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