Open AccessKnowledge, attitudes and practices of men in a South African rural community in relation to exclusive breastfeeding
Author(s) -
Oscar M Mabele,
Matthew Benedict,
Wilhelm J. Steinberg,
Elizabeth Reji,
Cornel van Rooyen,
Anthonio Oladele Adefuye
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
south african family practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2078-6204
pISSN - 2078-6190
DOI - 10.4102/safp.v64i1.5366
Subject(s) - medicine , breastfeeding , marital status , outpatient clinic , family medicine , culturally appropriate , intervention (counseling) , developing country , population , environmental health , nursing , pediatrics , economics , economic growth
Several lifelong maternal, child and societal health benefits have been associated with exclusive breastfeeding (EBF). However, despite all the potential advantages, EBF rates have been consistently low in developing countries, including South Africa. It has been suggested that the knowledge, attitudes and practices of male partners in relation to EBF are amongst the important factors that contribute to the success of EBF practices. Hence, the aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of men in Botshabelo, Free State province, South Africa, regarding EBF.