Table 3

Number of maternal and health child associations that receive any support from breastmilk substitutes manufacturers based on website review, by type of support and by profession

Type of financial supportObstetric
n (%)
(N=4)
Midwifery
n (%)
(N=8)
Nursing
n (%)
(N=10)
Perinatal
n (%)
(N=6)
Overall
(N=28)
Event sponsorship2 (50%)1 (13%)1 (17%)4 (14%)
Publication sponsorship0
Scholarship sponsorship0
Funding website or general use1 (17%)1 (4%)
Advertising in publications0
Advertising at events (exhibitors)2 (50%)1 (13%)1 (10%)1 (17%)5 (18%)
Any financial support2 (50%)2 (25%)1 (10%)1 (17%)6 (21%)