Abstract
Background: Breastfeeding is a significant health issue; it is natural, safe, and nutritive for the babies. Objectives: The study aim was to assess nursing college students’ knowledge and attitudes about breastfeeding before and after studying an obstetrics course at a university in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: An exploratory descriptive study done in March 2017, in the College of Nursing. A convenient sample (94 and 63 students from levels 5 and 7, respectively) included in the study. A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess the students’ knowledge and attitudes, and to compare the results of those who studied the obstetric course and those who have not. Results: No significant difference was found between the two levels regarding the score of knowledge and attitude. Conclusion: Realization of the significance of breastfeeding should be promoted among nursing students through comprehensive training. Keywords: Breastfeeding, Nursing, Obstetric Course, Students.
Highlights
It is known worldwide that breastfeeding is a significant health issue; it is natural, safe, and nutritive for the babies
A descriptive, qualitative study was done in March 2017, in the College of Nursing in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
A self-administered questionnaire that was originally developed by Sullivan [13] with some modifications to suit the aim and objectives of the study and to be culturally appropriate was used to assess the students’ knowledge and attitudes, and to compare the results of those who studied the obstetric course and those who have not
Summary
It is known worldwide that breastfeeding is a significant health issue; it is natural, safe, and nutritive for the babies. Breastfeeding is a significant health issue; it is natural, safe, and nutritive for the babies. Objectives: The study aim was to assess nursing college students’ knowledge and attitudes about breastfeeding before and after studying an obstetrics course at a university in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess the students’ knowledge and attitudes, and to compare the results of those who studied the obstetric course and those who have not. Results: No significant difference was found between the two levels regarding the score of knowledge and attitude. Conclusion: Realization of the significance of breastfeeding should be promoted among nursing students through comprehensive training
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