Breastfeeding educational interventions for health professionals: a synthesis of intervention studies.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this synthesis was to review intervention studies that focused on increasing the breastfeeding knowledge, self-confidence, and supportive behaviors of healthcare professionals.


METHODS
Fourteen articles were identified through database searches as the basis for this review.


RESULTS
Breastfeeding education can be effective in increasing the knowledge and confidence of nurses. Duration and exclusivity rates for breastfeeding may also be improved.


CONCLUSIONS
Improving nurses' knowledge of breastfeeding is a modifiable factor that is important in supporting a mother in her decision to breastfeed.
Watkins
Amanda L
AL
College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Amanda.L.Watkins@asu.edu
Dodgson
Joan E
JE
D001942:Breast Feeding; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010371:Pediatric Nursing