The use of herbal medicines in lactation: Perspectives of breastfeeding women and pharmacists
| dc.contributor.author | Sim, Tin Fei | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Assoc. Prof. Lisa Tee | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-01-30T10:14:42Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-01-30T10:14:42Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2015-05-28T04:56:11Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2014 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/1906 | |
| dc.description.abstract |
This study explored breastfeeding women and community pharmacists’ perspectives on herbal medicine use in breastfeeding. Stage 1 investigated prevalence and pattern of use of herbal medicines amongst breastfeeding women using a population-based survey. Stage 2 explored breastfeeding women’s experience of the use of herbal galactagogues and their perspectives on pharmacists’ roles. Stage 3 explored community pharmacists’ perspectives of their role in promoting safe and effective use of these medicines and supporting breastfeeding in the community. | |
| dc.language | en | |
| dc.publisher | Curtin University | |
| dc.title | The use of herbal medicines in lactation: Perspectives of breastfeeding women and pharmacists | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| dcterms.educationLevel | PhD | |
| curtin.department | School of Pharmacy | |
| curtin.accessStatus | Open access |