Component of the short version of the breastfeeding self-efficacy scale (BSES-SF) as a predictor of breastfeeding duration.

Background: self-efficacy in breastfeeding influences the duration of breastfeeding. There is a validated scale to measure it, the Breastfeeding Self Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF), developed by Dennis et al. AIMS: to examine the internal structure of the BSES-SF, verify if the score changes in the first months of lactation and if it is related to early cessation of breastfeeding.

Sexist Attitudes in Adolescents: Prevalence and Associated Factors.

Gender violence is a major public health issue. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of sexist attitudes that could be associated with said violence, and to identify some sociodemographic variables that predict sexism. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 723 adolescents between the ages of 14 to 19.

Effectiveness of 2 interventions for independent oral feeding in preterms.

Introduction: Oral feeding of preterm newborns (PTNB) is hampered by their immaturity and intercurrent diseases, which can prolong their hospital stay. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a program that combines tactile, kinesthetic and oral stimulation (T + K + OS) compared to another intervention based on exclusively oral stimulation (OS), in the time necessary to achieve independent feeding and hospital discharge.

Patients And Methods: A clinical study of 2 randomized groups (OS vs.

[Effectiveness of 2 interventions for independent oral feeding in pre-terms].

Introduction: Oral feeding of pre-term newborns (PTNB) is hampered by their immaturity and intercurrent diseases, which can prolong their hospital stay. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a program that combines tactile, kinesthetic and oral stimulation (T+K+OS) compared to another intervention based on exclusively oral stimulation (OS), in the time necessary to achieve independent feeding and hospital discharge.

Patients And Methods: A clinical study of 2 randomized groups (OS vs.

[Effectiveness of an intervention to improve breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes among adolescents].

Objective: Breastfeeding constitutes a priority in Public Health due to the multiple benefits it offers. The decision to breastfeed is usually made before pregnancy, and therefore it is important to include adolescents in breastfeeding promotion programs. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a programme to improve knowledge and attitudes toward breastfeeding among teenager.