Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding at 4 Months Postpartum in a Sample of Urban Hispanic Mothers in Kentucky

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 307-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Linares ◽  
Mary K. Rayens ◽  
Ann Dozier ◽  
Amanda Wiggins ◽  
Mark B. Dignan
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Hispanic Mothers

scholarly journals Breastfeeding in Hospitals: Factors Influencing Maternal Choice in Italy

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosalia Ragusa ◽  
Gabriele Giorgianni ◽  
Marina Marranzano ◽  
Salvatore Cacciola ◽  
Valentina Lucia La Rosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Maternal Age ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Minor Role ◽  
Human Lactation ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Italian National Health ◽  
Birthing Hospitals ◽  
A Minor

Monitoring the prevalence of breastfeeding is one of the actions provided for in Italian National Health System. This study aims to observe the prevalence of breastfeeding in a representative set of birthing hospitals in the province of Catania, in Sicily, Italy, to assess the factors influencing women in their decisions to breastfeed during hospitalization after delivery. We conducted an observational study on 3813 questionnaires administered to mothers of newborns during their hospital stay from the years 2016 to 2018 in eight hospitals of various types. The average maternal age was 31.3 years ± 5.8. Sixty-nine percent of women did not attend a prenatal course. From childbirth to discharge, the percentage of women who breastfed was 88%, of whom 45% did exclusive breastfeeding. Only 35% of women who had a caesarean section adopted exclusive breastfeeding. In our experience, rooming-in was not associated with an increase in breastfeeding. We observed that both attendance to prenatal courses and the mother’s education level played a minor role in influencing the mother’s decision in breastfeeding A fairly high percentage of exclusive breastfeeding, 75%, was attained just in one hospital, where dedicated staff was deployed to encourage breastfeeding. The lowest percentage (12%) of exclusive breastfeeding was observed in a large private accredited health facility. Hospital presence of professionals trained in human lactation is a smart investment for society.

scholarly journals Barriers to Exclusive Breastfeeding among Urban Mothers

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lazina Sharmin ◽  
MAK Azad Chowdhury ◽  
Soofia Khatun ◽  
Naser Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Urban Mothers ◽  
Outpatient Departments ◽  
Unique Source ◽  
Duration Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Insufficient Milk ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Background: Breastfeeding is the unique source of nutrition and it plays an important role in the growth, development and survival of the infants. The initiation of breastfeeding within one hour and continuation of only breast milk up to six months ensure maximum benefits. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in Bangladesh is 56% which is low. We designed this study to find out the factors influencing the duration of breastfeeding in Bangladeshi population.Objective: To study the factors influencing noncompliance to exclusive breastfeeding.Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in Dhaka Shishu Hospital during the period January to June 2011. It includes 125 infant (1–12 months)-mother pairs randomly selected from the inpatient and outpatient departments of Dhaka Shishu Hospital. Mother-infant pairs were divided into two groups based on continuation of only breastfeeding up to six months. Outcomes were compared between two groups.Results: In this study exclusive breastfeeding was found in 27.2% and nonexclusive breastfeeding was in 72.8% cases. It was found that in most cases (40%) termination of breastfeeding was at 3--4 months. The study revealed that insufficient milk production due to poor position and attachment, social factors such as influence of husband and other family members, joining to service etc act as barrier to exclusive breastfeeding. Mass media and advice from health professionals had a higher influence on lower rate of exclusive breastfeeding. Women who were multiparous, housewives were more likely to maintain optimal breastfeeding.Conclusion: The present study reveals some important factors contributing to low rate of exclusive breastfeeding in Bangladesh.J Enam Med Col 2016; 6(2): 88-92

scholarly journals Factors influencing the practice of exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers in a peri-urban district of Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kofi Akohene Mensah ◽  
Enoch Acheampong ◽  
Francis Owusu Anokye ◽  
Paul Okyere ◽  
Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Urban District ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Nursing Mothers

Breastfeeding Practices Among Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Women at the Postpartum Visit

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 485-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cameryn C. Garrett ◽  
Michelle Azimov ◽  
Khozema Campwala ◽  
Maria Sarmiento ◽  
Kristen Faye Linton
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Formula Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Mixed Feeding ◽  
Postpartum Visit ◽  
Feeding Patterns ◽  
Hispanic Mothers ◽  
Hispanic White

Background: Breastfeeding is an active area in public health advocacy. Despite documented benefits for infants and mothers, exclusive breastfeeding is not universal. Ethnicity, among other variables, has been shown to influence breastfeeding practice. Research aim: Our study aimed to determine which variables are associated with infant feeding patterns at the postpartum visit; compare the sociodemographic variables associated with infant feeding patterns between Hispanic and non-Hispanic mothers; and determine the odds of exclusive breastfeeding, mixed feeding, and exclusive formula feeding associated with sociodemographic characteristics. Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional two-group comparison design was used. Hispanic and non-Hispanic women’s ( N = 666) infant feeding patterns at 6-week postpartum were analyzed. Group comparisons were made of the demographic characteristics and infant feeding practice. Results: Thirty-four percent of Hispanic participants reported exclusive breastfeeding compared with 59% of non-Hispanic White participants. Language and body mass index were significantly associated with infant feeding patterns among Hispanic participants. Compared with non-Hispanic White participants, Hispanic participants had increased odds of reporting mixed feeding and exclusive formula feeding. Conclusion: Breastfeeding initiatives should target English-speaking Hispanic mothers and obese Hispanic mothers to align breastfeeding rates with medical recommendations. Healthcare providers may benefit from additional training to address barriers to breastfeeding among obese women and to provide culturally sensitive support that encourages continued breastfeeding in this population.

Factors Influencing the Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding in a Group of Turkish Women

2001 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 220-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Müjgan Alikasşifoğglu ◽  
Ethem Erginoz ◽  
Emel Tasdelen Gur ◽  
Zuhal Baltas ◽  
Bahar Beker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Turkish Women ◽  
Factors Influencing

scholarly journals Factors influencing perception and knowledge of exclusive breast feeding practices among nursing mothers in rural area of Thane district of Mumbai

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 2486
Author(s):  
Abhay S. Srivastava ◽  
Kanchan B. Gawande
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Child Feeding Practices ◽  
Infant And Young Child ◽  
Nursing Mothers

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recommended as the best feeding alternative for infants up to six months and has a protective effect against mortality and morbidity. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is one of the optimal infant and young child feeding practices. Globally,

scholarly journals Factors influencing knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding in Nyando District, Kenya

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (54) ◽  
pp. 6632-6645
Author(s):  
NM Nyanga ◽  
◽  
C Musita ◽  
A Otieno ◽  
D Kaseje
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
District Hospital ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Place Of Delivery ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

The overall objective of this study was to determine factors influencing the knowledge and practice of Exclusive Breast Feeding1 (EBF) among lactating mothers with infants aged zero2 to six months at Ahero Sub District Hospital in Nyando District, Kenya. A cross- sectional design was conducted to 117 breastfeeding mothers at Ahero Sub-District Hospital at Maternal Child Health clinic; these were selected consecutively until the desired sample was attained. The independent variables were maternal education, marital status, both maternal and child age, maternal employment status, health factors (place of delivery and maternal chronic illness), and cultural beliefs while dependent variables included EBF practice and mothers’ knowledge of EBF3 (awareness of EBF and its benefits), pre lacteal feeds and exclusive breastfeeding consistency. Exclusiveness was measured in time initiated (30 minutes initiation after birth) Data were collected by trained enumerators who administered a structured questionnaire. Analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) by running frequencies and cross tabulation. Chi square test was used to check for strength of association between variables at 95% confidence level. The study found that there was low EBF practice (33%) in the area and this posed a great concern. It was established that marital status, employment, maternal education, place of delivery and both infant and mothers’ age were closely associated with knowledge and practice of EBF. Marital status and employment were strong predictors of both knowledge and practice which showed statistical significance of P= 0.02 and P=0.00, respectively. It was evident that family support is a key factor in the success of EBF with special focus on partner involvement. Actions to empower women and promotion of EBF campaign are recommended to achieve the fourth Millennium Development Goal (MDG) and probably reduce infant mortality in the area. Further studies are required to assess the impact of a strong focused educational program (focused on building family support) on improving EBF rates.

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