Breastfeeding: a descriptive study at the health center of the west region.

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UNA NUEVA VISIÓN DE LA PSICOLOGÍA: LA PSICOLOGÍA POSITIVA
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Published: Apr 27, 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17060/ijodaep.2015.n1.v1.252
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breastfeeding infant food promotion

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Silvia Maria Neto Marques
Especialista Saúde Materna e Obstétrica
Sónia Isabel Horta Salvo Moreira de Almeida Ramalho
PhD, Unidade de Investigação em Saúde

Abstract

Introduction - Breastfeeding can be considered as the first healthy lifestyle in a child's life. The promotion and support of breastfeeding is a priority in public health, and this is an area of excellence for health professionals in primary health care.
Objectives - To determine the prevalence of AM in the first 12 months of life in the population covered by the health center.
Sample - Selection of participants was intentional consisting of all children born in the year 2011 (n = 81) and enrolled in the health center.
Methodology: A descriptive and retrospective study was developed using a quantitative approach that seeks to answer the question: What is the prevalence of MA in the health center in the first year of life?
Results - The results show that 93.8% of infants receive breast milk at discharge, decreasing to 49.4% and 22.2% at 6 and 12 months, respectively.
Conclusion - Considering the results, it is suggested that a longitudinal study be carried out to identify the reasons for the abandonment of breastfeeding, as well as to promote the training of health professionals on breastfeeding counseling.

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Neto Marques, S. M., & Horta Salvo Moreira de Almeida Ramalho, S. I. (2015). Breastfeeding: a descriptive study at the health center of the west region. International Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology. Revista INFAD De Psicología., 1(1), 33–40. https://doi.org/10.17060/ijodaep.2015.n1.v1.252
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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2015): A NEW VISION OF PSYCHOLOGY: POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY.
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Author Biographies

Silvia Maria Neto Marques, Especialista Saúde Materna e Obstétrica

Enf.ª. Especialista Saúde Materna e Obstétrica

Sónia Isabel Horta Salvo Moreira de Almeida Ramalho, PhD, Unidade de Investigação em Saúde

PhD, Unidade de Investigação em Saúde,
Assistente 2º triénio da Escola Superior de Saúde do Instituto Politécnico de Leiria

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