Knowledge of graduated nursing students on breast feeding newborns with cleft lip and palate

João Lopes Toledo Neto; Carla Moretti de Souza; Edna Aparecida Lopes Bezerra Katakura; Talita Vidotte Costa; Kelly Holanda Prezotto; Thaís Bette Freitas

doi:10.15253/2175-6783.2015000100004

Authors

João Lopes Toledo Neto Universidade Estadual Norte do Paraná.
Carla Moretti de Souza Universidade Estadual Norte do Paraná.
Edna Aparecida Lopes Bezerra Katakura Universidade Estadual Norte do Paraná.
Talita Vidotte Costa Universidade Estadual Norte do Paraná.
Kelly Holanda Prezotto Universidade Estadual Norte do Paraná.
Thaís Bette Freitas Universidade Estadual Norte do Paraná.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2015000100004

Keywords:

Breast Feeding, Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, Nursing Care.

Abstract

Objective: to identify the knowledge of nursing professionals about breastfeeding infants with a cleft lip and palate. Methods: a cross-sectional survey with nurses from two Brazilian Universities. A questionnaire with personal characteristics and knowledge related to nursing education was used. Results: all 13 nurses reported the lack of training on breastfeeding for infants with a cleft lip and palate. Most of the nurses were unaware of offering ways of feeding, suggesting that despite being one of the professionals who give more guidance on breastfeeding, knowledge on the subject is just beginning about the need for attention and care in attending children with a cleft lip and palate. Conclusion: further research in the area is recommended in order to improve understanding of caring for newborns with a cleft lip and palate, and to help professionals upgrade the care process.