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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0882603
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Establishing Breastfeeding: an analysis of the language and practices used by midwives and lactation consultants when interacting with new mothers. Breastfeeding confers extensive health benefits for infants and women, and social and economic benefits for Australian society. Studies indicate that although 80 to 90 percent of women initiate breastfeeding, approximately 25% cease within the first six weeks. It is estimated that if the prevalence of breastfeeding at three months post-birth increased from 60% to 80%, a saving of at least $11.5 million would be made to the Australian health system. This study will provide knowledge about the impact of health professionals' practices on women's infant-feeding decisions, identifying effective components of professional support to inform interventions that increase breastfeeding durationFunded Activity Details
Start Date: 12-2007
End Date: 02-2011
Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
Funding Amount: $98,207.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Nursing | Health Counselling | Sociological Methodology And Research Methods | Midwifery
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Women’s health | Health education and promotion | Child health |
