Maternal-Infant Nurses' Knowledge of Breast Feeding

Author

Wendy S. Kershner, Grand Valley State University

Date Approved

2000

Graduate Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Nursing (M.S.N.)

Degree Program

College of Nursing

Abstract

This study explored the level of knowledge related to breastfeeding among maternal-infant nurses. It also explored whether there was a relationship between nurses' breastfeeding knowledge and level of education, type of clinical experience, years of experience and personal experience with breastfeeding.

A convenience sample of 67 maternal-infant nurses completed a modified version of Leadley's (1994) Breastfeeding Knowledge and Attitudes Survey.

Descriptive and correlational statistics were used to analyze the relationship between the variables and the nurse's breastfeeding knowledge. Data analysis revealed a mean score of 13.2 out of 20 questions on nurses' breastfeeding knowledge. There was no significant difference in nurses' breastfeeding knowledge based on their level of education, clinical experience, years of experience or personal experience with breastfeeding.

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ScholarWorks Citation

Kershner, Wendy S., "Maternal-Infant Nurses' Knowledge of Breast Feeding" (2000). Masters Theses. 605.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/theses/605