Knowledge of newborn healthcare among pregnant women: basis for promotional and educational programs on breastfeeding

CONTEXT: Promotional and educational programs relating to breastfeeding are important for reversing the decline in this practice. Most programs are centered exclusively on breastfeeding, although general knowledge about newborn healthcare may be important, especially among pregnant women. OBJECTIVE:...

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Main Authors: Hugo Issler, Márcia Borges Sanches Rodrigues de Sá, Dulce Maria Senna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Paulista de Medicina 2001-01-01
Series:São Paulo Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-31802001000100003&lng=en&tlng=en