Educational strategy to help the relatives of breast-fed infants with respiratory disease: a descriptive-exploratory study

Abstract

Aim: To produce an educational video to help the relatives of breast-fed infants suffering from respiratory disease. Method: This is a qualitative descriptive study using a qualitative approach based on Paulo Freire’s theory entitled Pedagogy of Autonomy. It will be conducted at the Antonio Pedro University Hospital. The participants will be the relatives of breast-fed infants with respiratory disease who have received preventive care instructions from the nursing staff.  The data will be collected between August and October, 2013, using semi-structured interviews and will be analyzed using the Thematic Content Analysis Technique.