Fri, Jun 07
|Online Meeting
Health Equity & Marginalized Populations
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST
Time & Location
Jun 07, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Online Meeting
About The Event
Canadian breastfeeding rates remain suboptimal. While over 90% of parents initiate breastfeeding nationally, only ~ 60% continue any breastfeeding to 6 months, and only 35% do so exclusively, as recommended. Breastfeeding rates vary widely across Canada and among populations leading to health inequities.
Exploring the diverse physical, sociocultural and environmental factors that impact breastfeeding as well as the interventions tailored to the needs of specific populations is needed to address these inequities. This session will highlight the work being done by Canadian Researchers to address this important topic and protect, promote and support breastfeeding for all Canadian families.
EVENT SPEAKERS:
Dr. Shela Hirani, PhD, MScN, BScN, RN, IBCLC Associate Professor, University of Regina
Presentation title “Barriers Affecting Breastfeeding Practices of Refugee Mothers: A Critical Ethnography in Saskatchewan, Canada”
Dr. Rosann Edwards, PhD, MScN, RN, IBCLC Assistant Professor, University of New Brunswick
Presentation title "Nursing and Human Milk as Harm Reduction for Marginalized Parents".