A Path Analysis to Identify Factors Influencing the Provision of Water in Addition to Breast Milk by Mothers of Infants under Six Months of Age in Conakry and Kindia Regions, Republic of Guinea

Water provision to infants under six months of age (IU6M) can hamper exclusive breastfeeding (EBF). Understanding factors and their relationships influencing this practice is needed to tailor EBF promotion programs. Using a validated questionnaire, this study aims to identify pathways in which individual factors and the environment interact to affect the provision of water in addition to breast milk among 300 mothers of IU6M. Our finding shows that 75% of mothers intended to provide water in addition to breast milk to their IU6M and that about 60% reported doing it. Results of the final path show that the subjective norm/SN (β = 0.432, p < 0.001), the attitude (β = 0.349, p < 0.001), and to a lesser extent the perceived control/PC (β = 0.141, p = 0.005) predict the intention of mothers to provide water in addition to breast milk to their IU6M. The environment scores predict the attitude (β = 0.210, p = 0.001) and the SN (β = 0.284, p < 0.001). Having the mother practicing early breastfeeding initiation at birth positively predicted the PC score (β = 0.157, p = 0.017) and predicted an increasing score of SN (β = 0.221, p = 0.003). Even though predicting the final behavior is complex, this research provides directions to nutrition education programs to tailor their content to the context and be more efficient in reducing the proportion of women providing water to their IU6M, hence contributing to the improvement of EBF.

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A Quantitative Study on Muslim Milk Mother's Understanding Towards the Islamic Concept of Wet Nursing

10.21203/rs.3.rs-221588/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Salasiah Hanin Hamjah ◽

Norsyamlina Che Abdul Rahim ◽

Nurhidayah Muhammad Hashim ◽

Nora’inan Bahari ◽

Zuliza Mohd. Kusrin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Milk ◽

Nursing Practice ◽

Islamic Law ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Validated Questionnaire ◽

Legal Implications ◽

Spss Software

Abstract Background: The practice of wet nursing or breastfeeding of another woman’s child in Malaysia is on the rise due to the emergence of public awareness about the importance and benefits of breast milk. However, it is concerning that lack of understanding of the Islamic law on wet nursing among the milk mothers, especially those relating to mahram (unmarriageability), nasab (lineage) and inheritance is a problem in the society. Hence, this study aims to determine milk mothers’ knowledge about the legal implications of wet nursing and understand the factors influencing the practice. Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study that was carried out from January to July 2019. This study was conducted on 100 women who had breastfed another child in Selangor. Data were obtained using a validated questionnaire (Cronbach alpha=0.8) and processed using the SPSS software.Results: Results showed that the majority of respondents understand the law on wet nursing especially on marriage, conditions and method of feeding. Nevertheless, the respondents still need to understand further the laws relating to nasab (lineage), guardianship and inheritance involving the milk child. This study also showed various factors that have influenced the wet-nursing practice in society. Conclusions: This study has several significant implications includes creating awareness to enhance knowledge relating to wet-nursing practice. Researches related to wet nursing and matters connected to it should continue so as to bring about much good to society.

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Consumers‟ Acceptance of „Halal‟ Credit Card Services: An Empirical Analysis

Journal of Emerging Economies and Islamic Research ◽

10.24191/jeeir.v3i1.9051 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 51 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Zaimy Johana Johan ◽

Lennora Putit

Keyword(s):

Perceived Control ◽

Credit Card ◽

Credit Cards ◽

Product Knowledge ◽

Key Factors ◽

Developing Nation ◽

Business Transactions ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Financial Credit ◽

Survey Questionnaires

Many past researches have been carried out in an attempt to continuously understand individuals‟ consumption behaviour. This study was conducted to investigate key factors influencing consumers‟ potential acceptance of halal (or permissible) financial credit card services. Specifically, it anticipated the influence of attitude, social influences and perceived control on consumers‟ behavioural intention to accept such services. In addition, factors such as religiosity and product knowledge were also postulated to affect consumers‟ attitude towards the act of using halal credit cards for any retail or business transactions. Using non-probability sampling approach, a total of 500 survey questionnaires was distributed to targeted respondents in a developing nation but only 220 usable feedbacks were received for subsequent data analysis. Regression results revealed that religiosity and product knowledge significantly influence consumers‟ attitude toward using halal credit card services. Attitude in turn, subsequently has a significant impact on consumers‟ intention to accept halal financial credit card services. Several theoretical and managerial contributions were observed in this study.

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Factors Influencing the Adoption of COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors in Chile

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13105331 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (10) ◽

pp. 5331

Author(s):

Nicolás C. Bronfman ◽

Paula B. Repetto ◽

Pamela C. Cisternas ◽

Javiera V. Castañeda

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Control ◽

Subjective Norm ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Web Survey ◽

Preventive Behavior ◽

Knowledge Level ◽

Preventive Action ◽

Way Of Life ◽

Preventive Behaviors ◽

Factors Influencing

The COVID-19 pandemic forced people worldwide to implement a series of preventive hygiene and distancing measures that have significantly altered their way of life. This study examined an adapted version of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) on adopting preventive behavior against COVID-19. Data was collected using a web survey completed by 1004 college students a few weeks after the first wave of infections in Chile. Our findings show that the subjective norm was the strongest predictor of adopting preventive behaviors, followed by the knowledge level and perceived behavioral control. Contrary to expectations, we found no evidence that an attitude towards preventive action predicted actual adoption of preventive behavior against COVID-19. However, knowledge and social norms play a significant role. We discuss implications for effective risk communication.

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Breastfeeding initiation among women with preeclampsia with and without severe features

Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine ◽

10.3233/npm-200508 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

L. Cordero ◽

M.R. Stenger ◽

M.B. Landon ◽

C.A. Nankervis

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Breast Milk ◽

Hospital Stay ◽

Late Onset ◽

Preterm Births ◽

Severity Of Illness ◽

Premature Delivery ◽

Breastfeeding Initiation ◽

Expressed Breast Milk ◽

Timely Delivery

BACKGROUND: Timely delivery and magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) are mainstay in the treatment of preeclampsia with severe features (PWSF). Premature delivery, severity of illness and mother-infant separation may increase the risk for breastfeeding (BF) initiation failure. OBJECTIVE: To compare BF initiation among women with late-onset PWSF for women with late-onset preeclampsia without severe features (WOSF). METHODS: Retrospective study of 158 women with PWSF and 104 with WOSF who delivered at ≥34 weeks. Intention to BF, formula feed (FF) or partially BF was declared prenatally. At discharge, exclusive BF included direct BF or direct BF with expressed breast milk (EBM). RESULTS: PWSF and WOSF groups were similar in age, race, and obstetric history. PWSF and WSOF differed in primiparity (65 & 51%), late preterm births (73 vs 15%), admission to NICU (44 &17%) and mother (5 & 4d) and infant (6 & 3d) hospital stay. Both groups were similar in intention to BF (80 & 84%), to FF (16 & 13%) and to partially BF (5 & 5%). At discharge, exclusive BF (37 & 39%), partial BF (33 & 31%) and FF (30 & 30%) were similar. Exclusive BF in the PWSF group was 43% direct BF, 28% direct BF and EBM and 29% EBM alone whereas in the WOSF group exclusive BF was 93% direct BF and 7% direct BF and EBM. CONCLUSION: BF initiation rates for women with PWSF and WOSF were similar. EBM alone or with direct BF enabled infants in the PWSF group to exclusively BF at discharge.

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Individual factors influencing the response to a beta-adrenergic blocking agent given alone and in combination with a diuretic in arterial hypertension

European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology ◽

10.1007/bf00605627 ◽

1979 ◽

Vol 16 (5) ◽

pp. 311-317 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

O. Lederballe Pedersen ◽

E. Mikkelsen

Keyword(s):

Arterial Hypertension ◽

Blocking Agent ◽

Individual Factors ◽

Beta Adrenergic ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Adrenergic Blocking

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Dietary factors influencing levels of food antibodies and antigens in breast milk

Acta Paediatrica ◽

10.1111/j.1651-2227.1996.tb14151.x ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 85 (7) ◽

pp. 778-784 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

JA Lovegrove ◽

JB Morgan ◽

SM Hampton

Keyword(s):

Breast Milk ◽

Dietary Factors ◽

Factors Influencing

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Individual Factors Influencing Citation Competence in L2 Academic Writing

Journal of Quantitative Linguistics ◽

10.1080/09296174.2016.1265793 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 24 (2-3) ◽

pp. 213-240

Author(s):

Rong Ma ◽

Xiaoqing Qin

Keyword(s):

Academic Writing ◽

Individual Factors ◽

Factors Influencing

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Understanding Tasmanian dairy farmer adoption of pasture management practices: a Theory of Planned Behaviour approach

Animal Production Science ◽

10.1071/an18321 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 59 (10) ◽

pp. 1941 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Alison Hall ◽

Lydia Turner ◽

Sue Kilpatrick

Keyword(s):

Tool Use ◽

Perceived Control ◽

Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽

Management Practices ◽

Measurement Tool ◽

Pasture Management ◽

Dairy Farmers ◽

Planned Behaviour ◽

Control Factors ◽

Factors Influencing

Improved pasture management and increased pasture utilisation are positively associated with dairy farm efficiency and profitability in Tasmania. Supporting dairy farmers in developing pasture management knowledge and skills has been a key priority for research, development and extension in the Tasmanian dairy industry. The role of extension has been to increase farmer awareness and knowledge of best practice pasture management and to facilitate farmer learning, focusing on training farmers to use pasture measurement tools. However, many farmers have never used a pasture measurement tool, only trialled/tested a tool, and/or do not implement recommended pasture management practices. This study aimed to identify and understand factors influencing pasture management decision-making and behaviour for different farmer subgroups. Qualitative data was obtained through semi-structured interviews with 30 Tasmanian dairy farmers. The Theory of Planned Behaviour was used to identify and explore key factors influencing pasture management behaviour. There was a negative effect of social influence on pasture measurement tool use by experienced farmers, with many perceiving tool use to be for less experienced, younger farmers. This negative influence limited their intention to measure pasture and engage in the learning process required to overcome perceived control factors and change practices. Perceived control factors limiting behaviour change included tool data inaccuracy and challenging calculations associated with applying measurement data on-farm. This study demonstrates how the Theory of Planned Behaviour can be used to identify and understand factors influencing adoption behaviour of Tasmanian dairy farmers and assist in developing recommendations for future extension and pasture management programs.

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Experience is Key: Examining the Relative Importance of Factors Influencing Individuals’ Water Conservation

Water ◽

10.3390/w11091870 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (9) ◽

pp. 1870 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Derrick Holland ◽

Kristina Janét ◽

Asheley Landrum

Keyword(s):

Water Scarcity ◽

Water Conservation ◽

Message Framing ◽

Policy Decision ◽

Decision Makers ◽

Individual Factors ◽

Relative Importance ◽

Attitudes And Behaviors ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Resource Managers

Conservation of our global natural resources is one of the most pressing concerns facing our international society. One of these crucial resources is water. The current study sought to understand how individual factors such as experience with water scarcity, message framing, and ideology can impact perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors related to water conservation. Through the utilization of an online experiment, the current findings suggest that higher levels of experience with water scarcity predict more concern, more positive credibility perceptions of water conservation messages, and a higher likelihood of conserving water in the future. Message framing, specifically gain frames, predicted more concern and more positive perceptions of message credibility, and ideology only predicted perceptions of message credibility. Implications for global communities, resource managers, and policy decision-makers are discussed.

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