The influence of the knowledge of nurses working on the family health strategy in the process of breastfeeding

The success of breastfeeding depends on the commitment of professionals to encourage breastfeeding. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of the knowledge of nurses from the Basic Health Units (UBS) of Feira Nova in the promotion of THE. Descriptive, exploratory study with quantitative approach. There was a higher prevalence of nurses aged between 31 and 40 years (50.0%), females (87.5%) and with specialization (100.0%). Only 40.8% of children between 0 and 6 months are exclusively breastfed , 47.9% of children between 07 months and 02 years do not breastfeed anymore. The level of knowledge was lower than expected in relation to the general knowledge of breastfeeding and moderate in relation to management. 62.5% claimed to work the theme through groups, 75.0% use the waiting room, 75.0% lectures and 75.0% guide the consultations. New health education strategies need to be used in order to improve positive rates for breastfeeding.