Table 4

Breastfeeding training attended by health visitors

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)

Tappin et al. International Breastfeeding Journal 2006 1:11   doi:10.1186/1746-4358-1-11