Traditional beliefs as forgotten influencing factors on breast-feeding performance in Turkey

Authors

• Selda Hizel, Konrad Adenour Caddesi 48/9, Yildiz, Cankaya, Ankara, Turkey. Tel +90 (312) 4918532. Fax. +90 (318) 2252819. E-mail: sfbulbul{at}yahoo.com
• Gulsen Ceyhun, Department of Family Medicine, Medical School, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
• Fatos Tanzer, Department of Pediatrics, Medical School, Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey.
• Cihat Sanli, Department of Pediatrics, Medical School, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to identify the infant feeding practices and to evaluate the attitudes and beliefs of mothers on breast-feeding in Turkey. METHODS: This study was established in 10 provinces of Turkey between December 2000 and March 2001 and the study group was comprised of 1,767 women between the ages of 15-49 years (mean 27.6 ± 6.4 years). Questionnaires were self-filled by mothers in the waiting rooms of the health centers. RESULTS: One hundred seventy-three women (9.9%) were illiterate, 829 (47.7%) had

Article Type

Research Article

First Page

511

Last Page

518

Recommended Citation

Hizel, Selda; Ceyhun, Gulsen; Tanzer, Fatos; and Sanli, Cihat (2006) "Traditional beliefs as forgotten influencing factors on breast-feeding performance in Turkey," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 27: Iss. 4, Article 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.3386