International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Breastfeeding Myths Among Nursing and Midwifery Students: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Breastfeeding myths held by healthcare professionals may affect the accuracy and consistency of counseling provided to women and families. This study evaluated nursing and midwifery students’ breastfeeding myths and associated factors. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study included 218 nursing and midwifery students at a university in Türkiye. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form and the Breastfeeding Myths Scale (BMS). Descriptive statistics, nonparametric tests, Spearman co …