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CHAMPS Mississippi Physician Survey

The purpose of this study from Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ is to better understand the attitudes, knowledge, and practices regarding breastfeeding among physicians who provide clinical guidance on children from birth to 2 years old (Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology).

The survey will take about 5 minutes to complete, is completely voluntary with no penalty to noncompletion, and will not collect any identifiable information. There are no foreseeable risks to completing the survey, and a possible benefit of an opportunity to reflect on breastfeeding guidelines and their importance to patient care. By completing the survey, you are consenting to participate in this study.

There is an open text question at the end; we want to hear your opinions on breastfeeding and formula!

Thank you!

Co-Investigator: Elizabeth Benedict (benedi76@rowan.edu)

Principal Investigator: Dr. Lori Feldman-Winter (609) 471-5316

Cooper IRB: (856) 757-7832

Which type of healthcare provider are you?

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Are you currently trained in pediatrics, family medicine, or obstetrics and gynecology?

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Are you currently in a residency OR fellowship program?

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In what year did you complete your training?

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How long after birth do you usually schedule the first postnatal office visit for a breastfed infant discharged to home?

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How long after birth do you usually schedule the first postnatal office visit for a formula-fed infant discharged to home?

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When discussing feeding options with parents of healthy full-term infants (with no contraindications to breastfeeding) in your practice, which one of the following do you usually recommend for the first month of life?

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Approximately for what length of time do you usually recommend mothers continue exclusive breastfeeding after birth?

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Approximately for what length of time do you usually recommend mothers continue any breastfeeding at all?

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Solid foods

Iron

Multivitamins

Vitamin D

Physicians have little influence on whether mothers initiate breastfeeding

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In the long run, formula-fed babies are just as healthy as breastfed babies

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Almost any mother can be successful at breastfeeding if she receives adequate support

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The rate of any breastfeeding has increased in my patient population over the past 5 years

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The rate of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months has increased in my patient population over the past 5 years

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The benefits of breastfeeding outweigh almost any difficulties/inconveniences mothers may encounter

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There are significant obstacles to breastfeed for as long as is recommended

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Breastfeeding is beneficial to a mother's health

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Adequately addressing parents' questions about breastfeeding

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Competently managing common breastfeeding problems

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Providing breastfeeding counseling based on age of the mother

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Providing breastfeeding counseling based on the social and demographic needs of the mother

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Providing breastfeeding counselling based on LGBTQ+/gender status of the patient

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In your main practice, who provides counseling on breastfeeding during office visits? (Please select all that apply)

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Yourself/a physician Nurse practitioner Physician assistant Nurse Medical Assistant Lactation consultant Health educator Midwife Doula Other

Observed a patient breastfeeding in a hospital or office setting

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Counseled an expectant or newly delivered mother about infant feeding choices

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Taught a new mother breastfeeding techniques (eg, latching on, positioning infant at breast)

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Taught a breastfeeding mother how to use a breast pump

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Counseled a breastfeeding mother about lactation problems (eg, mastitis, cracked nipples, low milk supply)

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Referred a breastfeeding mother to a community support group

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Partnered with a lactation consultant, midwife, nurse, or community partner to counsel mothers who were having difficulty breastfeeding

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How familiar are you with the contents of the WHO/UNICEF Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, or the "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" statement?

Has this hospital applied to be a "Baby-Friendly Hospital"?

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Has this hospital been designated a "Baby-Friendly Hospital"?

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Yes No Unsure

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Does it provide discharge bags for mothers of newborns that include infant formula samples?

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Yes No Unsure

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Does it have a written policy regarding breastfeeding?

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Yes No Unsure

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Does your main office (i.e., the office where you spend most of your time) display advertisements for infant formula?

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Yes No

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Does your main office (i.e., the office where you spend most of your time) distribute free infant formula or formula supplies?

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Yes No

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Have you completed a 3-hour Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)/Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding educational course for physicians?

Yes No

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During the past year, did you attend any of the CHAMPS webinars?

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Would you be interested in receiving further education that focuses on the management of breastfeeding?

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If you have children, please indicate how the majority of your children were fed during the first 6 months

If you or a partner breastfed any of your children, how would you describe the overall experience (in terms of possible stressors, difficulties, social/family support, employer support, etc)?

Please enter your main practice's zipcode to ensure representative geographical sampling data. If uncomfortable entering, please type n/a.

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With what racial or ethnic group(s) do you identify yourself?

Hispanic/Latino Caucasian non-Hispanic Black non-Hispanic Asian Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander American Indian or Alaska Native Other Prefer not to respond

What is your gender?

Please select the time period you were born in.

Lastly, if you believe there is some aspect of infant nutrition, the culture of breastfeeding/formula, or other topics that we have neglected to consider, please let us know here.

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