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Perspectives on breastfeeding management by South African speech-language therapists : a qualitative study
Dissertation (MA (Speech-Language Pathology))--University of Pretoria, 2022.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/89322 Perspectives on breastfeeding management by South African speech-language therapists : a qualitative study Kruger, Esedra u17126330@tuks.co.za Pillay, Bhavani Schlome, Danica Breastfeeding management Perspectives Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) Structured interview schedule Speech-language therapist (SLT) Qualitative research Phenomenology UCTD Dissertation (MA (Speech-Language Pathology))--University of Pretoria, 2022. Background: Counselling, collaboration with mothers, and management of oro-pharyngeal dysphagia within the first few days of an infant’s life, results in favourable breastfeeding outcomes. Little is known about speech-language therapists’ perspectives and experience of breastfeeding management in lower- and middle-income settings. Research aim: The aim of the study was to describe speech-language therapists’ perspectives of their breastfeeding management. Method: A descriptive, phenomenological, qualitative research design was used, and data were analysed thematically. Twelve experienced South African speech-language therapists participated in structured online interviews, which were transcribed and coded using ATLAS.ti software. Results: Three themes were identified: i) Approach to breastfeeding management; ii) exposure, skills, and knowledge towards breastfeeding management; and iii) perspectives and attitudes towards breastfeeding management. Participants showed understanding of their scope and roles in breastfeeding management in accordance with well-known literature. Their approach appeared to be shaped by their perspectives and positive attitudes towards breastfeeding, as well as exposure, skills, and knowledge about this phenomenon. A need for breastfeeding training was identified, at university, as well as for continuous professional development. Conclusion: Findings are based on a small sample of experienced clinicians but are likely to be valuable for speech-language pathology clinical educators and professional bodies. University training programs are called to re-evaluate curricula, to increase exposure to breastfeeding management. Key words: Breastfeeding management, perspectives, speech-language therapists, lower- and middle-income countries, qualitative research, structured inter-view schedule, phenomenology. Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology MA (Speech-Language Pathology) Unrestricted 2023-02-08T09:10:57Z 2023-02-08T09:10:57Z 2023-04 2022 Dissertation * A2023 https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/89322 10.25403/UPresearchdata.21977918 en © 2022 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | Breastfeeding management Perspectives Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) Structured interview schedule Speech-language therapist (SLT) Qualitative research Phenomenology UCTD Perspectives on breastfeeding management by South African speech-language therapists : a qualitative study |
| title | Perspectives on breastfeeding management by South African speech-language therapists : a qualitative study |
| title_full | Perspectives on breastfeeding management by South African speech-language therapists : a qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | Perspectives on breastfeeding management by South African speech-language therapists : a qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perspectives on breastfeeding management by South African speech-language therapists : a qualitative study |
| title_short | Perspectives on breastfeeding management by South African speech-language therapists : a qualitative study |
| title_sort | perspectives on breastfeeding management by south african speech language therapists a qualitative study |
| topic | Breastfeeding management Perspectives Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) Structured interview schedule Speech-language therapist (SLT) Qualitative research Phenomenology UCTD |
| url | https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/89322 |