The Evaluation of Training for Health-Care Professionals and Community Leaders Regarding 6-Month Exclusive Breastfeeding in Northeast Thailand

Overview

Journal J Perinat Educ

Publisher Springer

Date 2021 Apr 26

PMID 33897231

Authors

Thiwawan Thepha

Debbie Marais

Jacqueline Bell

Somjit Muangpin

Affiliations

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Abstract

To address the reduction of the 6-month exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rate in Northeast Thailand, a 3-year 6-month EBF intervention model was developed using concept mapping. A training for health-care professionals and community leaders was prioritized as the initial intervention. The aim was to assess the feasibility of the training intervention and its potential to improve 6-month EBF knowledge. A pre- and posttest, and an open question were conducted. Data were analyzed using tests and thematic analysis. For the 17 health-care professionals and community leaders who participated, the mean 6-month EBF knowledge scores improved significantly from 5.28 to 10.21 ( value < .01). It is recommended that this workshop could be duplicated and scaled up in other regions across Thailand to standardize care.

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