Title |
Barriers to breastfeeding in Lebanon: A policy analysis
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Published in |
Journal of Public Health Policy, May 2017
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DOI | 10.1057/s41271-017-0077-9 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Chaza Akik, Hala Ghattas, Suzanne Filteau, Cecile Knai |
Abstract |
Although the issue of breastfeeding in Lebanon has risen on the political agenda, the country does not meet international recommendations for early breastfeeding practices. This study analysed barriers to dissemination, implementation, and enforcement of key policies to improve early breastfeeding practices. We conducted interviews with stakeholders in breastfeeding policy in Lebanon and used a framework approach for analysing data. We found a disconnect between policy endorsement and translation on the ground, weak engagement of professional associations and governmental institutions, undue influence by the breast milk substitute industry, and competing priorities-most notably the current refugee crisis. This study highlights the potential policy opportunities to counter these barriers and points to the role of international organisations and grassroots advocacy in pushing, monitoring, and implementing policies that protect breastfeeding, where government capacity is limited, and the private sector is strong. |
X Demographics
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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United Kingdom | 1 | 33% |
Lebanon | 1 | 33% |
Unknown | 1 | 33% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
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Scientists | 1 | 33% |
Members of the public | 1 | 33% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 33% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Unknown | 47 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Student > Master | 7 | 15% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 6 | 13% |
Student > Bachelor | 4 | 9% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 4 | 9% |
Student > Postgraduate | 3 | 6% |
Other | 8 | 17% |
Unknown | 15 | 32% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Nursing and Health Professions | 13 | 28% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 9 | 19% |
Social Sciences | 3 | 6% |
Economics, Econometrics and Finance | 2 | 4% |
Business, Management and Accounting | 1 | 2% |
Other | 4 | 9% |
Unknown | 15 | 32% |