Breastfeeding care in multicultural populations.

Full Abstract

Although the number and diversity of minority women in the United States is growing, breastfeeding rates remain low. Nurses can increase breastfeeding rates in minority populations if they are aware of and appreciate cultural differences. Following an overview of culture's effect on breastfeeding, this article focuses on practical aspects of caring for breastfeeding mothers in various cultural groups. Breastfeeding educational programs are effective when they are culturally sensitive and emerge from the culture itself.

Author information

Author/s: Riordan, J (J); Gill-Hopple, K (K);

Affiliation: Wichita State University, School of Nursing, KS 67260-0041, USA. jriordan(-atsign-)kscable.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN / NAACOG (J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2001 Mar-Apr; vol 30 (issue 2) : pp 216-23

Dates: Created 2001/04/18; Completed 2001/07/19; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 11308112, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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