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Article: Nutrition-related knowledge, beliefs and practices of Australian nursing staff.
- Article from:
- Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dieticians Association of Australia
- Article date:
- June 1, 2007
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Abstract
Objective: The purpose of the study was to examine the general food and nutrition-related beliefs and knowledge of nursing professionals attending post-partum women.
Design: Data were collected by self-administered questionnaire.
Subjects: Three hundred and sixty-two hospital-based nursing staff responsible for the care of post-parturient women.
Setting: Eight metropolitan and regional hospitals in Queensland and three maternity hospitals in Canberra.
Main outcome measures: Beliefs, opinions and intentions relating to food, nutrition and weight; knowledge of requirements of core foods; and sources of nutrition ...