Publication Date
4-2024
School
School of Nursing
Major
Nursing (B.S.N.)
Keywords
breastfeeding, social determinants of health, nutrition, maternal-child nursing, nursing care
Disciplines
Family Practice Nursing | Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nursing | Nursing Midwifery | Public Health and Community Nursing
Recommended Citation
Jefson, Natalie, "Nursing Care Regarding Social Determinants of Health for Breastfeeding in Mothers and Infants" (2024). Senior Honors Theses. 1386.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/1386
Abstract
Breastfeeding is incredibly important to the health and well-being of the mother-infant dyad. Because of this, there are both world-wide and national recommendations and guidelines for breastfeeding in the United States. Although many women choose to initiate breastfeeding, the percentage of women who continue breastfeeding for the recommended duration does not meet the Healthy People goal for the United States. Many factors influence this early breastfeeding cessation, including physical and socioeconomic barriers. Certain populations face increased barriers to reaching these goals related to social determinants of health which can and should be addressed by nurses through preventive measures and education.
Included in
Family Practice Nursing Commons, Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nursing Commons, Nursing Midwifery Commons, Public Health and Community Nursing Commons
