Current maternal attitudes to infant feeding methods

1981 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. LOUISE LYON ◽  
GILL CHILVER ◽  
D. G. WHITE ◽  
ANNE WOOLLETT
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Maternal Attitudes ◽  
Feeding Methods

Assessment of infant feeding methods and factors influencing it in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 157-164
Author(s):  
Reda Goweda ◽  
Ibrahim Alharbi ◽  
Mohammed Alhuthali ◽  
Anas Zard ◽  
Faisal Alhuthali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Feeding Methods

scholarly journals Maintenance of the selected infant feeding methods amongst postnatal mothers at risk of HIV in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M. Yako ◽  
Noreen P.B. Nzama
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Feeding Method ◽  
Feeding Methods ◽  
Aids Study ◽  
Hiv Negative

The focus of this study was to explore and describe influences on decision making related to infant feeding methods in the context of HIV and AIDS. Study objectives were: (1) to explore and describe the influences on decision making related to infant feeding methods selected by the mother during the antenatal period and (2) to describe the reasons related to a change in infant feeding method in the postnatal period. This cross-sectional study used the quantitative approach and a descriptive design. A convenience sample of 60 mothers in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission programme participated in this study. Data were collected six weeks post-delivery and analysed using SPSS 17.0 software for Windows. The mean age of the mothers was 26.5 years, range 19 to 41 years (SD 5.3). At six weeks 73% (n = 44) of the mothers maintained the infant feeding method selected antenatally and 27% (n = 16) had changed methods. Using a Chi-square test, the difference between groups was significant (x2 [df 1] = 19, p < 0.000). Every HIV-positive mother (100%, n = 28) continued with the method selected antenatally, compared with 50% (n = 16) of all HIV-negative mothers (n = 32). The reasons for deciding to change methods included going back to school or work; illness of babies; painful breasts; and advice from significant others. Most mothers maintained the feeding methods selected antenatally. HIV-positive mothers were more likely to adhere to the initial decisions made antenatally than HIV-negative mothers.Hierdie studie is gedoen om deeglike navorsing uit te voer en om ‘n beskrywende verslag te kan lewer rakende die invloed van besluitneming met die voedings metodes op babas in die konteks van MIV en VIGS. (1) Deeglike navorsing om beskrywende verslag te kan lewer rakende die besluitnemings met betrekking tot die baba voedings metodes wat deur die moeder geselekteer is gedurende die voorgeboorte periode, en (2) om die redes te beskryf aangaande die verandering in die baba voedings metode nageboortelike periode.Kwantitiewe benadering was gebruik, waartydens 60 moeders deelgeneem het, aan die oordraagbaarheid van moeder na baba. Inligting was ingewin ses weke na geboorte van die baba. Die gemiddelde ouderdom van die moeders was 26.5 jaar, gewissel tussen die ouderdomme van 19 tot 41 jaar (SD 5.3). Op ses weke het 73% (n = 44) van die moeders volgehou met die voedingsmetode wat hulle geselekteer het voorgeboortelik. Sewe-en-twintig (n = 16) het die verkose metodes verander. Die ‘Chi-square’ toets was gebruik, en die verskil tussen die groepe was beduidend (x² [df 1] = 19, p < 0.000). Elke MIV-positiewe moeder (100%, n = 28) het voortgegaan met die metode wat hulle voorgeboortelik verkies het, in vergeleke met 50% van moeders (n = 16) wat MIV negatief was (n = 32). Die redes vir die veranderings, was om teruggekeer na hul werk of skool, borste wat pyn en deur die invloed van ander invloedryke mense. Die meeste moeders het gebly by hul metode wat hulle voorgeboortelik gekies het, spesiaal MIV-positiewe moeders.

scholarly journals Early Exclusive Breastfeeding and Maternal Attitudes Towards Infant Feeding in a Population of New Mothers in San Francisco, California

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet M. Wojcicki ◽  
Roberto Gugig ◽  
Cam Tran ◽  
Suganya Kathiravan ◽  
Katherine Holbrook ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
New Mothers ◽  
Maternal Attitudes

Infant feeding methods and dental caries

Public Health ◽  
1968 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.H. Goose ◽  
E. Gittus
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Feeding Methods

scholarly journals Maternal Confidence for Breastfeeding and Infant Feeding Practices in a Brazilian Population

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariane Liamara Brito Sala Braun ◽  
Orlando Aguirre Guedes ◽  
Priscila Vieira Da Silva ◽  
Sandrine Bittencourt Berger ◽  
Denise Leda Pedrini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prenatal Care ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Infant Feeding Practices ◽  
Maternal Confidence ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Feeding Methods ◽  
Practice Time

AbstractExclusive breastfeeding has not been effectively enforced in Brazil. Among the factors that can lead to early weaning is low maternal confidence for breastfeeding. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the maternal confidence for breastfeeding, the role of associated factors that could affect the practice, and the infant feeding practices. Four hundred and seventy brazilian women were interviewed about their confidence for breastfeeding by the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale - Short Form (BSES-SF), comparing it in three different periods: immediately before giving birth, and 3 and 6 months of postnatal. The influence of sociodemographic characteristics and prenatal assistance on the mother’s confidence for breastfeeding was evaluated. Also, the infant feeding practices up to 6 months after birth were investigated. 77% of women felt highly confident about breastfeeding, even before the beginning of practice whereas after 3 and 6 months of delivery, 85% believed to be highly capable. The more practice time, the greater the BSES-SF scores. After 3 months of postnatal, mothers with over 31 years showed the highest values of the BSES-SF, feeling more confident for breastfeeding. The sociodemographic characteristics and prenatal care did not affect the mother's confidence to breastfeed. 52% of mothers were exclusively breastfeeding after 3 months of giving birth. After 6 months, 84.8% of mothers were performing the complementary breastfeeding. The results showed the need for planning and implementing interventions that could help the relationship between maternal confidence and practice of breastfeeding from prenatal care until the first six months after delivery. Keywords: Breastfeeding. Trust. Weaning. Feeding Methods. ResumoAmamentação exclusiva não foi efetivamente aplicada no Brasil. Os fatores que levam ao desmame precoce está a baixa confiança materna para a amamentação. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a confiança materna para a amamentação, fatores associados que podem afetar a prática de alimentação infantil. Quatrocentas e setenta mulheres foram entrevistadas sobre sua confiança no aleitamento materno pela Escala de Auto eficácia em Amamentar (BSES-SF), comparando em três períodos diferentes: imediatamente antes do parto, 3 e 6 meses de pós-natal. A influência das características sociodemográficas e assistência pré-natal na confiança da mãe para a amamentação foi avaliada. Além disso, as práticas de alimentação até 6 meses após o nascimento foram investigadas. 77% das mulheres sentiam-se altamente confiantes em relação à amamentação, mesmo antes do início da prática, após 3 e 6 meses de parto, 85% acreditavam ser altamente capazes. Quanto mais tempo de prática, maior a pontuação da BSES-SF. Após 3 meses do pós-parto, as mães com mais de 31 anos apresentaram os maiores valores da BSES-SF, sentindo-se mais confiantes para a amamentação. As características sociodemográficas e o pré-natal não afetaram a confiança da mãe em amamentar. 52% das mães estavam amamentando exclusivamente após 3 meses do parto. Após 6 meses, 84,8% das mães realizavam a amamentação complementar. Os resultados mostraram a necessidade de planejar e implementar intervenções que possam ajudar a relação entre a confiança materna e a prática do aleitamento materno desde o pré-natal até os primeiros seis meses após o parto. Palavras-chave: Aleitamento Materno. Confiança. Desmame. Métodos de Alimentação

scholarly journals A systematic review examining the association between female body image and the intention, initiation and duration of post-partum infant feeding methods (breastfeeding vs bottle-feeding)

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Grace Morley-Hewitt ◽  
Alison Leah Owen
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Female Body ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Control Design ◽  
Bottle Feeding ◽  
Feeding Methods ◽  
Body Concerns ◽  
Intention To Breastfeed

A systematic review was conducted to examine female body image in relation to the intention, initiation and duration of post-partum infant feeding methods. A search of 10 databases was conducted to identify studies. A total of nine studies were included in the systematic review. All studies were of a non-randomised control design with a total of 13,046 participants. Findings suggest that exclusive breastfeeding is more likely in pregnant women with a higher body image, while those with body concerns had less intention to breastfeed or initiate, with those who start having a shorter duration.

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