Traditional and Modern Health Professionals and Breast-Feeding in the Philippines

Authors:
  • BPBarry M. Popkin
    Barry M. Popkin
  • MYMonica E. Yamamoto
    Monica E. Yamamoto
  • CGCharles C. Griffin
    Charles C. Griffin
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Abstract
We analyze a survey designed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of 1,298 Filipino health professionals towards breast-feeding. Some of the issues examined are the benefits of breast-feeding, the psychophysiology of lactation, contraindications to breast-feeding, and the effects of drugs and contraceptives on lactation. We found a fairly low level of knowledge about breast-feeding, particularly of health contraindications.