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Journal of Tropical Pediatrics 1992 38(5):228-234; doi:10.1093/tropej/38.5.228
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Breastfeeding Promotion in Kenya: Changes in Health Worker Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices, 1982–89

Janet E. Bradley, MA* and Joyce Meme, MSc

Ministry of Health Government of Kenya

*Correspondence: Janet Bradley, PO Box 39814, Nairobi, Kenya.

In 1982, a study of health worker knowledge, attitudes and practices with respect to breatfeeding was undertakm in Kenya. A breastfeeding promotion campaign ensued, in which training of health workers was a major component. In 1989, the impact of this campaign wm evaluated through a m e y examining changes in ltealth worker knowledge, attitudes and practices. The survey showed that considerable improvements in knowledge and substantial improvements in hospital practices have occurred, although now of these could be attributed to any single element of the breastfeeding promotion programme. Particularly undesirable practices wbicb were common in 1982, such as separation of mother and baby, formula feeding and use of bottles have virtually disappeared from Kenyan hospitals. Recommendations regarding future programme directions are made.


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