Original Articles
Mother's views and perceptions regarding breast feeding as seen in a group of Sri Lankan mothers
Authors:
T.C. Weerasuriya ,
Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo, LK
W.M.S.P. Weerasuriya,
Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo, LK
L.T. Wijeratne,
Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo, LK
T.N.B. Wijesinghe
Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo, LK
Abstract
The aim of the study was to study the views and
perceptions of a group of mothers regarding breastfeeding.
The study was done in the professorial unit of the de
Soysa Maternity Hospital (DMH). The study involved
50 mothers. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to get
the information.
In spite of the improvement of attitudes and views
regarding breast feeding, it was found that a
considerable number of mothers still harbor
unsubstantiated views and unhealthy perceptions
regarding breast-milk and breast-feeding.
Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2001; 30: 37-40
(Key words: breast feeding, mother’s views)
DOI : 10.4038/sljch.v30i2.838
How to Cite:
Weerasuriya, T.C., Weerasuriya, W.M.S.P., Wijeratne, L.T. and Wijesinghe, T.N.B., 2009. Mother's views and perceptions regarding breast feeding as seen in a group of Sri Lankan mothers. Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 30(2), pp.37–40. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljch.v30i2.838
Published on
17 Jul 2009.
Peer Reviewed
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