The characterization of communication in breastfeeding counseling

Authors

  • Erlayne Camapum Brandão Universidade Federal do Piauí
  • Grazielle Roberta Freitas da Silva Universidade Federal do Piauí
  • Márcia Teles de Oliveira Gouveia Universidade Federal do Piauí
  • Lorena Sousa Soares Universidade Federal do Piauí

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/ree.v14i2.12748

Keywords:

Communication, Breast Feeding, Cuidados de Enfermagem

Abstract

http://dx.doi.org/10.5216/ree.v14i2.12748

The objective of this study was to characterize the communication in the process of breastfeeding counseling. This descriptive-exploratory study, using qualitative data analysis, was performed at a public maternity hospital by conducting semi-structured interviews with 19 nursing students and three nurses who provided breastfeeding counseling. The data were submitted to thematic content analysis, and four categories emerged: Counseling and communication; Verbal and non-verbal communication in breastfeeding counseling; Communication barriers during breastfeeding counseling; and Facilitating factors of communication during breastfeeding counseling. The data showed that the quality of the communication in the process of counseling is essential to guarantee greater adherence to exclusive breastfeeding and that its local cultural adequacy is key for a successful outcome. The study implies that it is essential to develop interpersonal communication skills in order to guarantee women’s adherence to breastfeeding through these interventions.

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Author Biographies

Erlayne Camapum Brandão, Universidade Federal do Piauí

Acadêmica do curso de graduação em Enfermagem, Universidade Federal do Piauí (UFPI). Teresina, PI, Brasil. E-mail: mina_ecb@msn.com.

Grazielle Roberta Freitas da Silva, Universidade Federal do Piauí

Enfermeira, Doutora em Enfermagem. Professor Adjunto II, UFPI. Teresina, PI, Brasil. E-mail: grazielle@ufpi.edu.br.

Márcia Teles de Oliveira Gouveia, Universidade Federal do Piauí

Enfermeira, Mestre em Enfermagem. Discente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem Fundamental, nível Doutorado, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo. Professor Assistente I, UFPI. Teresina, PI, Brasil. E-mail: marcia06@gmail.com.

Lorena Sousa Soares, Universidade Federal do Piauí

Acadêmica do curso de graduação em Enfermagem, UFPI. Teresina, PI, Brasil. E-mail: lorenacacaux@hotmail.com.

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Published

2012-06-30

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Original Article