Men and infant feeding: perceptions of embarrassment, sexuality, and social conduct in white low-income British men

Lesley Henderson; Brian McMillan; Josephine M. Green; Mary J. Renfrew

doi:10.1111/j.1523-536X.2010.00442.x

Men and infant feeding: perceptions of embarrassment, sexuality, and social conduct in white low-income British men

Lesley Henderson (Lead / Corresponding author), Brian McMillan, Josephine M. Green, Mary J. Renfrew

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The views of fathers have been shown to be important determinants of infant feeding decisions, but men's perceptions of breastfeeding and formula feeding are rarely explored. Our objectives were to address this gap and examine cultural associations and beliefs concerning infant feeding practices among men.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	61-70
Number of pages	10
Journal	Birth
Volume	38
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-536X.2010.00442.x
Publication status	Published - Mar 2011

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