Louisa Polglass
Promotion of breastfeeding by dental teams: A survey of early career dentists
Polglass, Louisa; Leonardi-Bee, Jo; Morris, Alexander; Murray, Rachael
Authors
JO LEONARDI-BEE jo.leonardi-bee@nottingham.ac.uk
Professor of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology
Alexander Morris
DR RACHAEL MURRAY RACHAEL.MURRAY@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Population Health
Abstract
Breastfeeding provides a range of positive health benefits for both mother and baby. Due to maternal exemption of dental charges, dentists have the access and opportunity to provide information to expectant and nursing mothers, and are in an optimal position to positively influence breastfeeding behaviour. A cross-sectional survey of early career dentists in the East Midlands was conducted. The survey questionnaire assessed levels of confidence, knowledge and practice regarding breastfeeding. Barriers identified in supporting and encouraging breastfeeding were lack of knowledge (81%; n=57), lack of confidence (63%; n=44) and lack of time (52%; n=36). Approximately two thirds reported they had never received training and a majority felt they would benefit from this (86%; n=60). Early career dentists in the East Midlands reported limited knowledge and a lack of confidence in the delivery of breastfeeding advice. Wider incorporation of training into undergraduate and postgraduate programmes could be considered, which may improve breastfeeding rates.
Citation
Polglass, L., Leonardi-Bee, J., Morris, A., & Murray, R. (2019). Promotion of breastfeeding by dental teams: A survey of early career dentists. Journal of Health Visiting, 7(1), 24-29. doi:10.12968/johv.2019.7.1.24
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
Online Publication Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
Publication Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
Deposit Date | Jan 29, 2019 |
Publicly Available Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
Journal | Journal of Health Visiting |
Print ISSN | 2050-8719 |
Electronic ISSN | 2052-2908 |
Publisher | Mark Allen Healthcare |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 7 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 24-29 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2019.7.1.24 |
Public URL | https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1504201 |
Publisher URL | https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.12968/johv.2019.7.1.24 |
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