Conocimiento, actitudes y prácticas sobre lactancia materna y COVID-19, en personal de atención pediátrica Knowledge, attitudes and practices on breastfeeding and COVID-19, in pediatric care personnel

Abstract

Objective: Establish the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices of pediatric health care personnel about breastfeeding and COVID-19. Methods: Analytical observational study, where a total of 219 subjects related to pediatric care were surveyed, in various locations, through the administration of an online survey. Demographic and academic aspects were taken into account, with emphasis on years of professional experience and the source of information. Results: An association was found between the level of knowledge about breastfeeding and COVID-19, classified as ‘Low’ and ‘High’, with respect to the years of professional experience of the pediatric care personnel surveyed (p= 0.021); 59,4% (n= 130) of the pediatric care personnel surveyed had a low level of knowledge, even when they presented a level of attitude and adequate practices. Conclusions: Most of the professionals surveyed do not have adequate knowledge in relation to breastfeeding and COVID-19, so it is required that the pediatric health team consider knowing and training with the scientific evidence that promotes or protects breastfeeding, in order to carry out evidence-based clinical practices that focus on the care of the mother, the newborn and his family.