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0304/2015 - Knowledge of nurses and family participation in breastfeeding incentive strategies
Conhecimento de enfermeiras e estratégias de incentivo da participação familiar na amamentação

Author:

• RAFAELLA BRANDÃO DIAS - DIAS, RAFAELLA BRANDÃO - Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB), Programa de Pós Graduação em Enfermagem e Saúde (PPGES) - <rafaella.sol@hotmail.com>

Co-author(s):

• Rita Narriman Silva de Oliveira Boery - Boery, R.N.S.O. - Jequié, Bahia - Universidade Federal da Bahia, Saúde - <rboery@gmail.com>
• Alba Benemérita Alves Vilela - Vilela, A.B.A. - Salvador, - Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia - <alba_vilela@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2110-1751

Thematic Area:

Informação e Comunicação em Saúde

Abstract:

This study aimed to analyze the knowledge of nurses about the benefits of breastfeeding for the family and describe the form of family involvement in health activities connected to breastfeeding. Qualitative, descriptive study was performed with eight nurses in the county of Itapetinga-BAHIA in the first half of 2014. It was used as technique, semi-structured interview, and for processing the data, the technique of qualitative analysis. It was found that knowledge of nurses about the benefits of breastfeeding for the family corresponds to the released by the Ministry of Health and with those found in the literature, as prevention and promotion of maternal and child health, increased emotional, economic ties and practicality. It is stands out that there was no mention about the advantages of breastfeeding as a natural method of family planning. On family inclusion in breastfeeding, it was found that nurses use as a strategy, the actions of health education and puerperal and home visit, emphasizing the trials and difficulties of family reach. Health professionals should encourage this participation, in an attempt to work together with family members so that they feel active participants and recognize their importance in this process.

Keywords:

Breastfeeding Family. Family Health Strategy

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DIAS, RAFAELLA BRANDÃO, Boery, R.N.S.O., Vilela, A.B.A.. Knowledge of nurses and family participation in breastfeeding incentive strategies. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2015/Nov). [Citado em 21/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/knowledge-of-nurses-and-family-participation-in-breastfeeding-incentive-strategies/15377?id=15377



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