Dosani Aliyah (author); Hemraj Jena (author); Premji Shahirose S. (author); Currie Genevieve (author); Reilly Sandra M. (author); Lodha Abhay K. (author); Young Marilyn (author); Hall Marc (author)
Date issued
2017
Description
Background: The promotion and maintenance of breastfeeding with late preterm infants (LPIs) remain under examined topics of study. This dearth of research knowledge, especially for this population at-risk for various health complications, requires scientific investigation. In this study, we explore the experiences of mothers and the perceptions of public health nurses (PHNs) about breastfeeding late preterm infants in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Methods: We used an exploratory mixed methods design with a convenience sample of 122 mothers to gather quantitative data about breastfeeding. We collected qualitative data by means of individual face-to-face interviews with 11 mothers and 10 public...
