WOMEN PERCEPTIONS OF MILK BANKING IN GUMUSHANE CITY CENTER LOCATED IN EASTERN BLACKSEA REGION

Authors : Handan ÖZCAN, Ümran OSKAY

Pages : 29-42

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Publication Date : 2017-07-10

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :It is stated that breast milk provides not only immunologic, neurologic and socioeconomical advantages to an individual but also lower levels of morbidity–mortality rate and cardiovascular risks in later life. Milk bank is a profound source for the infants who could not receive breast milk for various reasons The aim of this study was to determine women perceptions of milk banking in Gumushane city center.
Keywords : Breast milk, milk banking, Turkey