Effectiveness of Combining LATCH and Bristol Breastfeeding Assessment Scales in Predicting Exclusive Breastfeeding
Combined early assessment using LATCH and BBAT scores provides a superior prediction of EBF at 42 days compared with single indicators. The implementation of systematic screening using these tools may facilitate targeted lactation support for at-risk dyads.
Authors
- Fatma Erva Kaya
- Halil Uğur Hatipoğlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7393-677X)
- Birgül Say (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7785-6777)
Institutions
- University of Health Science (KH)
- Alanya University (TR)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
- Department of Public Health (MM)
- University of Health Sciences Antigua (AG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Breastfeeding Medicine
- Published
- 2025-12-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/15568253251404483
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00