Pregnant Women’s Knowledge and Beliefs regarding the Affect of Obesity on the Continuation of Breast Feeding
Jazi Shaydied Alotaibi,
Wdad AlAnazy,
Fatma zaghloul Mahmoud
Abstract:Background: Assessing the knowledge and beliefs of pregnant women regarding the effect of obesity on breastfeeding continuation is crucial in understanding potential barriers to successful breastfeeding amongst this demographic.
Aim: The current study aimed to evaluate pregnant women's knowledge and beliefs about the effect of obesity on breastfeeding continuation.
Design: A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted.
Sample: A purposive sample of 550 pregnant women was recruited based on certain inc… Show more
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