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Table 4 Breastfeeding training attended by health visitors

From: The effect of health visitors on breastfeeding in Glasgow

Type of training

1998 and 1999 n = 146 (%)

Lactation Management course, based on UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative Training – 2 days plus mentoring

53 (37)

Training as Trainer or Mentor

6 (4)

Annual 1/2 day breastfeeding update for HVs in Maternity catchment area

5 (3)

BEST workshops: training in association with Breastfeeding Volunteers Initiative

21 (14)

Other training

7 (5)

Total

92 (63)