Are the doctors of the future ready to support breastfeeding? A cross-sectional study in the UK
Abstract Background Currently there is no published data on the inclusion of breastfeeding education within the UK medical school curriculum. This study aims to address this knowledge gap and explore students’ perceptions of their readiness to support breastfeeding. Methods An online survey was used...
Main Authors: | Kirsty V. Biggs, Katy J. Fidler, Natalie S. Shenker, Heather Brown |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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Series: | International Breastfeeding Journal |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13006-020-00290-z |
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