scholarly journals How to promote exclusive breastfeeding in Ireland: a qualitative study on views of Chinese immigrant mothers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haoyue Chen ◽  
Cheng Li ◽  
Qianling Zhou ◽  
Tanya M. Cassidy ◽  
Katherine M. Younger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Chinese Immigrant ◽  
Immigrant Mothers ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
The Government ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Chinese Immigrant Mothers

Abstract Background: The exclusive breastfeeding rate in Ireland is very low with extremely slow annual growth. The population of immigrants in Ireland is increasing. Improving exclusive breastfeeding practice among immigrants may contribute to the overall improvement of exclusive breastfeeding rates in Ireland. This study was conducted to elicit suggestions on improving exclusive breastfeeding rate for six months among Chinese immigrants in Ireland. Methods: Fourteen semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with Chinese immigrant mothers residing in Ireland, who breastfed exclusively for four to six months. Interviews were recorded and transcribed in Chinese. Data were analyzed using qualitative thematic analysis. Themes were developed through categorization of codes and via in-depth discussion between two researchers.Results: Themes generated from thematic content analyses were 1) suggestions for new mothers: being strong mentally and getting support from family and friends; 2) suggestions for employers: creating a supportive workplace by setting up private room and breastmilk storage facilities; 3) suggestions for health care professionals: advocating breastfeeding in the hospital and addressing cultural differences by recruiting multilingual staff; 4) suggestions for the government: promoting breastfeeding by initiating societal and policy changes. Conclusions: The key findings emerging from this study may be considered in the development of breastfeeding promotion strategies in Ireland. Our findings could also have implications for other English-speaking countries with low rates of exclusive breastfeeding.

scholarly journals How to promote exclusive breastfeeding in Ireland: a qualitative study on views of Chinese immigrant mothers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haoyue Chen ◽  
Cheng Li ◽  
Qianling Zhou ◽  
Tanya M. Cassidy ◽  
Katherine M. Younger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Chinese Immigrant ◽  
Immigrant Mothers ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
The Government ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Chinese Immigrant Mothers

Abstract Background: The exclusive breastfeeding rate in Ireland is very low with extremely slow annual growth. The population of immigrants in Ireland is increasing. Improving exclusive breastfeeding practice among immigrants may contribute to the overall improvement of exclusive breastfeeding rates in Ireland. This study was conducted to elicit suggestions on improving exclusive breastfeeding rate for six months among Chinese immigrants in Ireland. Methods: Fourteen semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with Chinese immigrant mothers residing in Ireland, who breastfed exclusively for four to six months. Interviews were recorded and transcribed in Chinese. Data were analyzed using qualitative thematic analysis. Themes were developed through categorization of codes and via in-depth discussion between two researchers. Results: Themes generated from thematic content analyses were 1) suggestions for new mothers: being strong mentally and getting support from family and friends; 2) suggestions for employers: creating a supportive workplace by setting up private room and breastmilk storage facilities; 3) suggestions for health care professionals: advocating breastfeeding in the hospital and addressing cultural differences by recruiting multilingual staff; 4) suggestions for the government: promoting breastfeeding by initiating societal and policy changes. Conclusions: The key findings emerging from this study may be considered in the development of breastfeeding promotion strategies in Ireland. Our findings could also have implications for other English-speaking countries with low rates of exclusive breastfeeding.

scholarly journals How to promote exclusive breastfeeding in Ireland: a qualitative study on views of Chinese immigrant mothers

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haoyue Chen ◽  
Cheng Li ◽  
Qianling Zhou ◽  
Tanya M. Cassidy ◽  
Katherine M. Younger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Chinese Immigrant ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Immigrant Mothers ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
The Government ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Chinese Immigrant Mothers

Abstract Background The exclusive breastfeeding rate in Ireland is very low with extremely slow annual growth. The population of immigrants in Ireland is increasing. Improving exclusive breastfeeding practice among immigrants may contribute to the overall improvement of exclusive breastfeeding rates in Ireland. This study was conducted to elicit suggestions on improving exclusive breastfeeding rate for the first 6 months among Chinese immigrants in Ireland. Methods Fourteen semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with Chinese immigrant mothers residing in Ireland, who breastfed exclusively for 4 to 6 months. Interviews were recorded and transcribed in Chinese. Data were analyzed using a qualitative thematic analysis. Themes were developed through categorization of codes and via in-depth discussion between two researchers. Results Themes generated from the thematic content analysis were: 1) suggestions for new mothers: being strong mentally and getting support from family and friends; 2) suggestions for employers: creating a supportive workplace by setting up private rooms and breastmilk storage facilities; 3) suggestions for healthcare professionals: advocating breastfeeding in the hospital and addressing cultural differences by recruiting multilingual staff; 4) suggestions for the government: promoting breastfeeding by initiating societal and policy changes. Conclusions The key findings emerging from this study may be considered in the development of breastfeeding promotion strategies in Ireland. Our findings could also have implications for other English-speaking countries with low rates of exclusive breastfeeding.

scholarly journals How to promote exclusive breastfeeding in Ireland: a qualitative study on views of Chinese immigrant mothers  

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haoyue Chen ◽  
Cheng Li ◽  
Qianling Zhou ◽  
Tanya M. Cassidy ◽  
Katherine M. Younger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Promotion Strategies ◽  
The Government ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Breastfeeding Practice

Abstract Background: The exclusive breastfeeding rate in Ireland is very low with extremely slow annual growth. The population of immigrants in Ireland is increasing. Improving exclusive breastfeeding practice among immigrants may contribute to the overall improvement of exclusive breastfeeding rates in Ireland. This study was conducted to elicit suggestions on improving exclusive breastfeeding rate for six months among Chinese immigrants in Ireland. Methods: Fourteen semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with Chinese immigrant mothers residing in Ireland, who breastfed exclusively for four to six months. Interviews were recorded and transcribed in Chinese. Data were analyzed using a qualitative thematic analysis. Themes were developed through categorization of codes and via in-depth discussion between two researchers. Results: Themes generated from the thematic content analysis were 1) suggestions for new mothers: being strong mentally and getting support from family and friends; 2) suggestions for employers: creating a supportive workplace by setting up private room and breastmilk storage facilities; 3) suggestions for health care professionals: advocating breastfeeding in the hospital and addressing cultural differences by recruiting multilingual staff; 4) suggestions for the government: promoting breastfeeding by initiating societal and policy changes. Conclusions: The key findings emerging from this study may be considered in the development of breastfeeding promotion strategies in Ireland. Our findings could also have implications for other English-speaking countries with low rates of exclusive breastfeeding.

scholarly journals How to promote exclusive breastfeeding in Ireland: a qualitative study on views of Chinese immigrant mothers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haoyue Chen ◽  
Qianling Zhou ◽  
Tanya M. Cassidy ◽  
Katherine M. Younger ◽  
John M. Kearney
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Chinese Immigrant ◽  
Immigrant Mothers ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Chinese Immigrant Mothers

Abstract Background: The exclusive breastfeeding rate in Ireland is very low with extremely slow annual growth. The population of immigrants in Ireland is increasing. Improving exclusive breastfeeding practice among immigrants may contribute to the overall improvement of exclusive breastfeeding rates in Ireland. This study was conducted to elicit recommendations on improving exclusive breastfeeding rate for six months among Chinese immigrants in Ireland.Methods: Fourteen semi-structured in-depth individual interviews were conducted with Chinese immigrant mothers resident in Ireland, who breastfed exclusively for four to six months.Results: Themes generated from thematic content analyses were 1) recommendation for mothers: improve self-intention to breastfeed exclusively and self-efficacy, be financially secure before pregnancy, and obtain breastfeeding information proactively. 2) Recommendation for family members, employers and colleagues, and health care professionals: family members should offer sufficient support. Employers should provide hygienic places for breastmilk storage, and set up breastfeeding rooms and nurseries. Irish hospitals need to advocate exclusive breastfeeding, recruit and train multilingual health care professionals, and combine breastfeeding knowledge with practice in the prenatal education. 3) Recommendation for the government: set up breastfeeding rooms and dedicated rooms for breastfeeding groups, and increase the publicity and visibility of breastfeeding in multiple languages. An independent welfare policy for immigrants was also recommended.Conclusions: The key findings emerging from this study may be considered in the development of breastfeeding promotion strategies in Ireland. Our findings could also have implications for other English-speaking countries with low rates of exclusive breastfeeding.

scholarly journals How to promote exclusive breastfeeding in Ireland: a qualitative study on views of Chinese immigrant mothers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haoyue Chen ◽  
Qianling Zhou ◽  
Tanya M. Cassidy ◽  
Katherine M. Younger ◽  
Siao Shen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Chinese Immigrant ◽  
Immigrant Mothers ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Chinese Immigrant Mothers

Abstract Background The exclusive breastfeeding rate in Ireland is very low with extremely slow annual growth. The population of immigrants in Ireland is increasing. Improving exclusive breastfeeding practice among immigrants may contribute to the overall improvement of exclusive breastfeeding rates in Ireland. This study was conducted to elicit recommendations on improving exclusive breastfeeding rate for six months among Chinese immigrants in Ireland. Methods Fourteen semi-structured in-depth individual interviews were conducted with Chinese immigrant mothers resident in Ireland, who breastfed exclusively for four to six months. Results Themes generated from thematic content analyses were 1) recommendation for mothers: improve self-intention to breastfeed exclusively and self-efficacy, be financially secure before pregnancy, and obtain breastfeeding information proactively. 2) Recommendation for family members, employers and colleagues, and health care professionals: family members should offer sufficient support. Employers should provide hygienic places for breastmilk storage, and set up breastfeeding rooms and nurseries. Irish hospitals need to advocate exclusive breastfeeding, recruit and train multilingual health care professionals, and combine breastfeeding knowledge with practice in the prenatal education. 3) Recommendation for the government: set up breastfeeding rooms and dedicated rooms for breastfeeding groups, and increase the publicity and visibility of breastfeeding in multiple languages. An independent welfare policy for immigrants was also recommended. Conclusions The key findings emerging from this study may be considered in the development of breastfeeding promotion strategies in Ireland. Our findings could also have implications for other English-speaking countries with low rates of exclusive breastfeeding.

scholarly journals Women’s Fate and Faith as Told in Amy Tan’s the Joy Luck Club

MANUSYA ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-49
Author(s):  
Napat Tangapiwut
Keyword(s):  
Life Stories ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Chinese Diaspora ◽  
Chinese Immigrant ◽  
Amy Tan ◽  
Immigrant Mothers ◽  
Important Means ◽  
Social Entities ◽  
Two Sides ◽  
Chinese Immigrant Mothers

Culturally, women, regarded as weak, submissive and emotional social entities, are destined to be silent and inferior to men in a patriarchal society; however, this long-established position for women has caused them shame which today has turned into angst, leading them to question traditions, breaking their silence, revealing their painful yet rebellious experience by means of storytelling, as well as encouraging and hoping for their descendants through self-assertion have a better future. The female Chinese American writer, Amy Tan, with her first renowned novel telling stories of Chinese diaspora in America, The Joy Luck Club (1989), expresses the writer’s faith in women’s better opportunities when they are able to articulate their needs and strengthen their self-determination. This paper discusses women’s fate and faith as shown through different Chinese-immigrant mothers’ life stories that are revealed to their American-born daughters who face a dilemma in life. The mothers’ stories aim to empower their daughters and help them find solutions. Storytelling is an important means for the Chinese-immigrant mothers to communicate with their daughters, inuring the children to back to their ethnic roots, to better knowing about themselves thereby ensuring them their right to choose for their own happiness. To sum up, even if women are fated to be born at a disadvantage, they can have faith in themselves if they struggle hard enough for the chance and change. More or less, women’s fate and faith are likely to go hand in hand like two sides of the same coin, as do sorrow and joy in a person’s life.

The infant feeding practices of Chinese immigrant mothers in Australia: A qualitative exploration

Appetite ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 105 ◽  
pp. 375-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konsita Kuswara ◽  
Rachel Laws ◽  
Peter Kremer ◽  
Kylie D. Hesketh ◽  
Karen J. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Chinese Immigrant ◽  
Infant Feeding Practices ◽  
Immigrant Mothers ◽  
Qualitative Exploration ◽  
Chinese Immigrant Mothers
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