The Effect of an Education Program on the Decision to Breastfeed.

Kaplowitz, Diane D.; Olson, Christine M.

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Publication Date: 1983-Jun

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The Effect of an Education Program on the Decision to Breastfeed.

Kaplowitz, Diane D.; Olson, Christine M.

Journal of Nutrition Education, v15 n2 p61-65 Jun 1983

A breastfeeding education program for low income women with a grade/high school education was developed. Reported are the effects of the program on the knowledge, attitudes, and infant feeding practices of a sample of pregnant women (N=44). Program consisted of five pamphlets mailed to subjects' homes over a five-week period. (JN)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Females, Health Education, Knowledge Level, Pamphlets, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation

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Language: English

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