Breastfeeding trends and determinants : implications and recommendations for Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
Other Title(s)
اتجاهات و محددات الرضاعة الطبيعية : التأثيرات و التوصيات لدول مجلس التعاون الخليجي
Joint Authors
Katende, Godfrey
al-Nuaymi, Nisrin
Arulappan, Judi
Source
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 17, Issue 2 (30 May. 2017), pp.155-161, 7 p.
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Publication Date
2017-05-30
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Optimal breastfeeding practices entail the early initiation of breastfeeding soon after delivery of the baby, exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and the continuation of breastfeeding complemented by solid food up until two years of age.
Breastfeeding has wide-ranging health benefits for both the mother and her child; however, many factors contribute to low rates of exclusive breastfeeding.
This article highlights the benefits of optimal breastfeeding as well as trends and determinants associated with breastfeeding both worldwide and in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Strategies to optimise breastfeeding and overcome breastfeeding barriers in the GCC region are recommended, including community health and education programmes and ‘baby-friendly’ hospital initiatives.
Advocates of breastfeeding are needed at the national, community and family levels.
In addition, more systematic research should be conducted to examine breastfeeding practices and the best strategies to promote breastfeeding in this region.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Nuaymi, Nisrin& Katende, Godfrey& Arulappan, Judi. 2017. Breastfeeding trends and determinants : implications and recommendations for Gulf Cooperation Council Countries. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal،Vol. 17, no. 2, pp.155-161.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-791810
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Nuaymi, Nisrin…[et al.]. Breastfeeding trends and determinants : implications and recommendations for Gulf Cooperation Council Countries. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Vol. 17, no. 2 (May. 2017), pp.155-161.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-791810
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Nuaymi, Nisrin& Katende, Godfrey& Arulappan, Judi. Breastfeeding trends and determinants : implications and recommendations for Gulf Cooperation Council Countries. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2017. Vol. 17, no. 2, pp.155-161.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-791810
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 160-161
Record ID
BIM-791810