It’s just like a blood transfusion”

Perceptions on the use of donated breast milk in selected hospitals in central Uganda: a qualitative study

Bibliographic Data

ID15380827
AuthorsMary Gorreth Namuddu (0009-0002-1717-6937, Makerere University, corresponding author), David Mukunya (0000-0002-3892-9777, Busitema University), Victoria Nakibuuka (0000-0002-6947-9289, Nsambya Hospital), Esther Amulen (Makerere University), Ritah Nantale (0000-0001-8433-7054, Busitema University), Juliet Kiguli (0000-0002-5892-8632, Makerere University)
Year2023
Volume23
Issue1
Pages901-901
Publication date2023-05-16
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-023-15648-1
PMID37193959
OpenAlexW4376872591
LanguageEN
References cited34

In summary, participants had positive perceptions about donated breast milk but were concerned about the potential side effects. Health workers should take extra precautions to ensure that donated breast milk is safe. The development of appropriate information and communication programs to sensitize the public about the benefits of donated breast milk will improve the uptake. Further research should focus on understanding the social-cultural beliefs regarding donated breast milk

Biostatistics · Breast milk · Family medicine · Feeling · Focus group · Public health · Qualitative research · Thematic analysis · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Infant Nutrition and Health · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Social Psychology

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