Increasing breastfeeding and Aboriginal children’s health through culturally appropriate and responsive support
Chief Investigator:
Associate Professor Philippa Middleton
Funding Amount:
$75,000
Recipient:
SAHMRI
Overview:
Breastfeeding is one of the most important health behaviours for survival, growth, development and overall health of the child, yet only half of Aboriginal babies are being breastfed at 6 months, and only 7% are exclusively breastfed. Infant and child nutrition, especially breastfeeding, is consistently identified as one of the highest priorities for action by Aboriginal communities in SA.