Review
Nursing
Adwoa Gyamfi, Urmeka T. Jefferson, Barbara O'Neill, Ruth Lucas, Diane Lynn Spatz, Wendy A. Henderson
Summary: This study assessed the disparities in exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months in Ghana and found that healthcare, personal factors, employment, and socio-cultural aspects were the main contributing factors.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kathleen Chan, Jocelyne M. Labonte, Jane Francis, Haley Zora, Sandra Sawchuk, Kyly C. Whitfield
Summary: Human milk is the best nutrition source for infants, but breastfeeding rates and available data in Canada are not ideal. Using the 2017-2018 Canadian Community Health Survey, breastfeeding indicators were calculated and predictors of breastfeeding were examined. Nationally, 91% initiated breastfeeding, 43% exclusively breastfed for over 5 months, and 35% breastfed for over 6 months. Geographic region, socio-demographic factors, and health characteristics significantly influenced breastfeeding outcomes. Tailored and equitable support is needed, along with ongoing regional monitoring.
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Inocente Manuel Vazquez-Osorio, Rodrigo Vega-Sanchez, Eric Maas-Mendoza, Solange Heller Rouassant, Maria Eugenia Flores-Quijano
Summary: This study describes breastfeeding practices among women in semi-rural communities in southeast Mexico and identifies factors associated with these practices. By the end of the first month postpartum, more than half of the participants had stopped exclusive breastfeeding and introduced other foods or liquids. Factors such as living with the baby's father, complications during pregnancy, vaginal delivery, and attending a health center were associated with practicing breastfeeding for more than one month.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Chi-Nien Chen, Yu-Chen Lin, Shau-Ru Ho, Chun-Min Fu, An-Kuo Chou, Yao-Hsu Yang
Summary: The duration of exclusive breastfeeding, particularly for 4 to 6 months, is associated with a decreased risk of asthma in preschool-age children, with younger children benefiting the most.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Karina Serrano-Alvarado, Lilia Castro-Porras, Claudia Astudillo-Garcia, Mario E. Rojas-Russell
Summary: This study aimed to predict whether pregnant women who use public healthcare services plan to breastfeed and found that personal and sociodemographic factors play an important role in women's intention, while working decreases the intention to breastfeed.
Article
Nursing
Kristin P. Tully, Jacquana L. Smith, Marina S. Pearsall, Catherine Sullivan, Carl Seashore, Alison M. Stuebe
Summary: A survey study found that experiences in the postnatal unit, such as rooming in, parents not requesting their infant to be taken out of the unit room, timely help from clinical staff for mothers, and information explained in a way they could understand, were positively correlated with exclusive breastfeeding during postpartum hospitalization.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alejandra Rodriguez-Fernandez, Ximena Sanhueza-Riquelme, Gloria Carcamo-Vargas, Julio Parra-Flores, Ana Lizette Rojas-Rodriguez, Marcela Ruiz-De la Fuente, Eduard Maury-Sintjago
Summary: There is limited knowledge regarding the factors influencing non-exclusive breastfeeding (NEBF) practices in immigrant populations, particularly in Latin America. This study aimed to determine the association between maternal factors and the prevalence of NEBF in Haitian immigrant women in southern Chile. The findings showed that Haitian immigrant women without legal residency, recently arrived, with low educational attainment, and limited knowledge of breastfeeding are at higher risk of not providing exclusive breastfeeding. However, employment, access to basic services, and Spanish proficiency were found to be protective factors associated with higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Heba A. A. Ibrahim, Mohammed A. A. Alshahrani, DaifAllah D. Al-Thubaity, Samiha H. H. Sayed, Sultan A. A. Almedhesh, Wafaa T. T. Elgzar
Summary: This study explores the associated factors of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) intention among pregnant women. The findings suggest that occupational status, BF knowledge, and attitude are important predictors of EBF intention. Interventions targeting these factors can help improve EBF intention and promote behavior change for successful breastfeeding.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Haseena Chekrain Valappil, Rajeev Jayalakshmi, Christian Sewor
Summary: The study examined the intersecting inequalities in exclusive breastfeeding practices among infants below six months in India using data from the fourth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4). The findings highlight significant variations in exclusive breastfeeding practices based on intersecting social categories such as religion, place of residence, wealth index, and mothers' education. The study suggests the need for targeted interventions to address these inequalities and promote exclusive breastfeeding.
INTERNATIONAL BREASTFEEDING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Oluwatumilara Aderibigbe, Ruth Lucas
Summary: This study aims to analyze the concept of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in African American women. The findings suggest that the EBF rate in the United States is low, especially among African American women. The low rates are attributed to bias, racism, and generational trauma. Therefore, clarifying the concept of EBF in relation to these factors is crucial for promoting EBF rates in this population.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Madhurima Sharma, Abhishek Anand, Indrajit Goswami, Manas Ranjan Pradhan
Summary: This study investigates the factors associated with delayed initiation and non-exclusive breastfeeding in infants in India. Data from the fifth round of the National Family Health Survey conducted in 2019-21 was used. The study reveals several factors, such as region, maternal age, and mode of delivery, that are significantly associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding. Additionally, household status, duration of pregnancy, and place of birth are found to be significant factors related to non-exclusive breastfeeding.
INTERNATIONAL BREASTFEEDING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marjia Sultana, Shishir Dhar, Towhid Hasan, Lincon Chandra Shill, Nafisa Habib Purba, Akibul Islam Chowdhury, Suvasish Das Shuvo
Summary: Despite satisfactory knowledge and attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding, the practice among mothers is poor. Interventions should prioritize ensuring exclusive breastfeeding practice among mothers, in addition to improving their knowledge and attitudes.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dejen Getaneh Feleke, Chanyalew Worku Kassahun, G. Tesfamichael, Sheganew Fetene Tassaw, Ermias Sisay Chanie
Summary: This study assessed the prevalence of non-exclusive breastfeeding and its factors in the first 6 months of infants among mother-infant pairs in Debre Tabor Town. Findings revealed that factors such as husbands' education, mothers' occupation, and post-natal care were significantly associated with non-exclusive breastfeeding practices.
Article
Pediatrics
Suparp Thaithae, Susanha Yimyam, Pridsadaporn Polprasarn
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the predictive factors for exclusive breastfeeding among Thai adolescent mothers within the first six months. The findings revealed that the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding at six months among Thai adolescent mothers was only 17.39%, and factors such as occupation, digital technology literacy, family support, pregnancy intention, breastfeeding self-efficacy, and perceived benefits of breastfeeding were found to predict the exclusive breastfeeding rate.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Katrin Oberfichtner, Peter Oppelt, Daniela Fritz, Katharina Hrauda, Christian Fritz, Barbara Schildberger, Julia Lastinger, Patrick Stelzl, Sabine Enengl
Summary: Breastfeeding behavior and duration are influenced by multiple factors. Comprehensive prepartum knowledge transfer and postpartum midwifery care have a positive impact on breastfeeding behavior, even though certain sociodemographic factors are unalterable.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)