Breast-feeding in a socio-economically disadvantaged area of Cape Town. Part II. The introduction of an educational and support programme.
A study of the infant-feeding practices of a socio-economically disadvantaged community in the Cape Peninsula suggested the need for improved support and education of mothers during the perinatal period. Such a programme was introduced and the study was repeated 2 years later. It was found that a significant increase in the rate of breast-feeding had occurred. It is suggested that the programme might have made an important contribution to this improvement.
D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006289:Health Planning Support; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011204:Poverty Areas; D013019:South Africa