Research Showcase: "The Effect of a Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Intervention on 6 Month Exclusivity Among Primiparous Women: A Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial" - Dr. Karen McQueen
About the Presentation
Dr. Karen McQueen, Associate Professor, will present on collaborative research of an innovative intervention to improve breastfeeding outcomes among first time mothers. The 4-site randomized controlled trial was conducted in Thunder Bay and the Greater Toronto Area. The presentation will focus on the intervention, methodology, findings, and their implications.
About the Speaker
Dr. Karen McQueen, School of Nursing
Karen McQueen, RN, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at Lakehead University. She has extensive experience in the area of perinatal and women’s health as an educator, researcher and Registered nurse. Her research focuses on infant feeding among diverse populations including first-time mothers’ self-efficacy, individuals who use substances during pregnancy and those with perinatal mood disorders. Additional research includes qualitative exploration of the experience of sexual assault disclosure.
