Traditional and Complementary Breastfeeding and Weaning Practices Among Mothers in Northern Cyprus
Dilek Sarpkaya Güder,
Nezire İnce
Abstract:Objectives: The study was conducted to examine the traditional and complementary practices used by women to increase breast milk and wean their children from breastfeeding. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. The population consisted of 254 mothers aged 20-45 lived in Cyprus. Mothers who had breastfed and stopped breastfeeding were included in the study. The data were collected by using an introductory information form prepared based on the literature, about breastfeeding an… Show more
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