Exploring factors that influence the knowledge and awareness of breastfeeding among Saudi mothers: a qualitative study
Despite the low prevalence of breastfeeding in Saudi Arabia, mothers were aware of its benefits. Physicians and midwives should provide ongoing education and support for mothers during ante- and post-natal periods to minimize misconceptions regarding breastfeeding and promote its use.
Authors
- Amany Anwar Saeed Alabdullah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8606-909X)
- Layan Majed Alzahrani
- Fayzah Hussain Alhussain
- Manal Awn Alharthi
- Fidaa Mohammed Alsaran
- Nasreen Mohammed ALshamy
- Rana Abdullah Safhi
- Mzoun Turki Alrashed
- Layan Munahi Al-Mukhtalah
- Marwa Anwar Alenazi
- Rana Saeed Alzahrani
- Ahad Turki Alshammari
Institutions
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA)
- King Saud University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1516686
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35