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Frandsen AL, Rytter MJH, Beck M, Schiøtz ML, Broberg L. Supporting breastfeeding for women with low education levels, psychosocial problems, and/or socioeconomic constraints: a scoping review protocol. JBI Evid Synth 2024:02174543-990000000-00326. [PMID: 38946452 DOI: 10.11124/jbies-23-00350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This scoping review aims to identify and map interventions and/or strategies used to support the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding for women at risk of delaying initiation, early cessation, or not breastfeeding due to low levels of education, psychosocial problems, and/or socioeconomic challenges in high-income countries. INTRODUCTION While breastfeeding has lifelong beneficial health effects for women and infants, there is a risk of delaying initiation, early cessation, or not initiating breastfeeding at all due to factors related to health inequalities, such as low levels of education, psychosocial problems, and/or socioeconomic constraints. INCLUSION CRITERIA This review will include eligible quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies, as well as systematic reviews and gray literature. We will encompass studies conducted in high-income countries, focusing on interventions and/or strategies to support women with low levels of education, psychosocial problems, and/or socioeconomic constraints in the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding for up to 6 months postpartum. METHODS This review will follow the JBI methodology for scoping reviews, using the Participants, Concept, and Context framework. The primary search will be performed in the following databases: MEDLINE (PubMed), PsycINFO (EBSCOhost), Embase (Ovid), and CINAHL (EBSCOhost). We will include publications in English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Bulgarian, Arabic, and Spanish, published from 1991 until the present. A data charting form will be developed and applied to all the included articles. REVIEW REGISTRATION The study is registered in Open Science Framework, DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/TMP4V.
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- Annemi Lyng Frandsen
- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Slagelse Hospital, Slagelse, Zealand, Denmark
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Slagelse Hospital, Slagelse, Zealand, Denmark
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital of Zealand, Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Syddanmark, Denmark
- Department of Technology and People, Nursing Science, Roskilde University Center, Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg University Hospital, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg University Hospital, Frederiksberg, Denmark
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Slagelse Hospital, Slagelse, Zealand, Denmark
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Carlsson RR, Pommerencke LM, Pant SW, Jørgensen SE, Madsen KR, Bonnesen CT, Kierkegaard L, Pedersen TP. Trends in social inequality in breastfeeding duration in Denmark 2002-2019. Scand J Public Health 2024:14034948241234133. [PMID: 38445352 DOI: 10.1177/14034948241234133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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AIMS The aim of the present study was to analyse trends in full breastfeeding for at least 4 months across socioeconomic position in Denmark over a 17-year-long period from 2002 to 2019 using parental education as the indicator of socioeconomic position. METHODS The study used data on full breastfeeding collected between 2002 and 2019 by community health nurses in the collaboration Child Health Database, n=143,075. Data were linked with five categories of parental education from population registers. Social inequality was calculated as both the relative (odds ratio) and absolute social inequality (slope index of inequality). A trend test was conducted to assess changes in social inequality over time. RESULTS A social gradient in full breastfeeding was found for the entire study period. The odds ratio for not being fully breastfed for at least 4 months ranged from 3.30 (95% confidence interval 2.83-3.84) to 5.09 (95% confidence interval 4.28-6.06) during the study period for infants of parents with the lowest level of education (primary school) compared with infants of parents with the highest level of education (5+ years of university education). The slope index of inequality was between -38.86 and -48.81 during the entire study period, P=0.80. This indicated that both the relative and absolute social inequality in full breastfeeding to at least 4 months of age was unchanged in the study period from 2002 to 2019. CONCLUSIONS This study showed a persistent relative and absolute social inequality in full breastfeeding for at least 4 months from 2002 to 2019 in Denmark.
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- Rikke R Carlsson
- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Pujos M, Käppeli BM, Beckmann S. The German version of the Bristol breastfeeding assessment tool: A validation study. Midwifery 2023; 127:103843. [PMID: 37931458 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2023.103843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed, first, to validate the Bristol Still [Breastfeeding] Assessment Tool (BSAT) through determining inter-rater reliability, construct and criterion and second, to assess if healthcare professionals viewed the tool as appropriate for use on a maternity ward. DESIGN AND SETTING A validation study was performed at the maternity ward of a university hospital in the German-speaking region of Switzerland. PARTICIPANTS We included 44 mother-newborns dyads in the validation study, and 15 healthcare professionals assessed its appropriateness for use on a maternity ward. MEASUREMENTS AND FINDINGS Inter-rater reliability was determined by observing 82 breastfeeding sessions, which were independently assessed by two assessors based on the criteria of the BSAT. Convergent validity was determined using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form. Predictive validity was determined by breastfeeding status at hospital discharge. A self-developed 5-item questionnaire assessed the appropriateness of the tool for use on a maternity ward. Inter-rater reliability was good at the item level (six out of eight intraclass-correlation coefficient values were greater than 0.75 and p < 0.00). The convergent validity demonstrated a moderate positive correlation with breastfeeding self-efficacy, with a Pearson's correlation coefficient of 0.69 (Confidence Interval = 0.46-0.83, p < 0.00). The predictive validity with breastfeeding status at hospital discharge was not statistically significant with χ2(22, n = 44) = 26.98, p = 0.21). Healthcare professionals confirmed that the tool was appropriate for using in daily practice on the maternity ward. KEY CONCLUSION The BSAT had an overall good inter-rater reliability and a moderate construct validity with the mother's breastfeeding self-efficacy level and has comparable psychometrics properties as the original. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE We recommend assessing breastfeeding with the BSAT and scoring it at the item level and not with a total score. Using the BSAT on maternity wards could help monitor and objectify breastfeeding practices.
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- Magali Pujos
- Institute for Nursing Sciences, Department of Public Health (DPH), Faculty of medicine, University Basel, Bernoullistrasse 28, Basel 4056, Switzerland; Center for Clinical Nursing Research, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, Zürich 8091, Switzerland.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse, 10, Zurich 8090, Switzerland
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- Institute for Nursing Sciences, Department of Public Health (DPH), Faculty of medicine, University Basel, Bernoullistrasse 28, Basel 4056, Switzerland; Center for Clinical Nursing Research, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, Zürich 8091, Switzerland
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Morns MA, Burns E, McIntyre E, Steel AE. The prevalence of breastfeeding aversion response in Australia: A national cross-sectional survey. MATERNAL & CHILD NUTRITION 2023; 19:e13536. [PMID: 37226968 PMCID: PMC10483935 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Some women who breastfeed will experience complex ongoing difficulties, such as breastfeeding aversion response (BAR). This recently named breastfeeding challenge is defined as feelings of aversion while breastfeeding for the entire time that the child is latched. This study provides the first prevalence data for the experience of BAR in Australian breastfeeding women. A national online survey investigated the breastfeeding experience of Australian women including data on (1) participant demographics, (2) breastfeeding experience with up to four children, (3) breastfeeding challenges and prevalence of BAR, and (4) the value of available breastfeeding support. This study found that of the Australian breastfeeding women who participated (n = 5511), just over one in five self-identified as having experienced a BAR (n = 1227, 22.6%). Most reported experiencing some breastfeeding challenges, with only 4.5% (n = 247) having had no breastfeeding complications. Importantly, despite these difficulties, 86.9% of the total women in this study rated their overall breastfeeding experience as good (n = 2052, 37.6%), or very good (n = 2690, 49.3%), and 82.5% of those who experience BAR as good (n = 471, 38.7%) or very good (n = 533, 43.8%). BAR reporting was decreased in higher education and income groups. Women who are breastfeeding for the first time are more likely to encounter difficulties with breastfeeding such as BAR. Complications with breastfeeding are pervasive, but women who can overcome breastfeeding issues often report a positive overall breastfeeding experience.
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- Melissa A. Morns
- School of Public Health, Australian Centre for Public and Population Health ResearchUniversity of Technology SydneyUltimoNew South WalesAustralia
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- School of Nursing and MidwiferyWestern Sydney UniversityPenrithNew South WalesAustralia
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- School of Public Health, Australian Centre for Public and Population Health ResearchUniversity of Technology SydneyUltimoNew South WalesAustralia
- Institute for Sustainable FuturesUniversity of Technology SydneyUltimoNew South WalesAustralia
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- School of Public Health, Australian Centre for Public and Population Health ResearchUniversity of Technology SydneyUltimoNew South WalesAustralia
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Flaathen EME, Johannessen HH, Bakke J, Holm C, Mørkved S, Salvesen KÅ, Stafne SN. Does regular antenatal exercise promote exclusive breastfeeding during the first 3 months of life? Secondary analyses of a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Midwifery 2023; 7:20. [PMID: 37636831 PMCID: PMC10450771 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/167807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and antenatal exercise are independently associated with positive short- and long-term health effects for women and their children. The aims of the study were to investigate whether antenatal exercise promotes EBF three months postpartum and further to explore factors associated with EBF at three months postpartum. METHODS This study was a follow-up of a Norwegian two-center randomized controlled trial to assess the effect of an antenatal exercise protocol. The recruited pregnant women were randomized to either a 12-week standardized antenatal exercise program with one weekly group training led by a physiotherapist and two weekly home training sessions or standard antenatal care. Women reported breastfeeding status in a questionnaire at three months postpartum. RESULTS Of the 726 women, 88% were EBF at three months postpartum. There was no significant difference in EBF rates between the intervention group (87%) and the control group (89%). EBF was positively associated with maternal education (AOR=3.4; 95% CI: 1.7-6.7) and EBF at discharge from the hospital (AOR=22.2; 95% CI: 10-49). Admission to neonatal intensive care unit was identified as a significant barrier to EBF (AOR=0.2; 95% CI: 0.1-0.4). Significantly more women in the non-EBF group had sought professional help compared to women in the EBF group (p≤0.001). CONCLUSIONS Regular physical exercise during pregnancy did not influence the exclusive breastfeeding rates at three months postpartum. Considering the health effects of exclusive breastfeeding and antenatal physical exercise, studies with follow-up periods beyond three months postpartum are warranted.
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- Eva Marie E. Flaathen
- Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Health, Welfare and Organisation, Østfold University College, Halden, Norway
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Østfold Hospital Trust, Grålum, Norway
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- Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Rehabilitation, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Rehabilitation, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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Nejsum FM, Måstrup R, Torp-Pedersen C, Løkkegaard ECL, Wiingreen R, Hansen BM. Exclusive breastfeeding: Relation to gestational age, birth weight, and early neonatal ward admission. A nationwide cohort study of children born after 35 weeks of gestation. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0285476. [PMID: 37224110 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Prematurity, being small for gestational age and early neonatal ward admission are the major neonatal conditions that may interfere with breastfeeding supportive practices in infants born at gestational age ≥35+0 weeks. We aimed to investigate the associations between gestational age, small for gestational age, early neonatal ward admission and exclusive breastfeeding at one and four months. METHODS A register-based cohort-study of all Danish singletons with gestational age ≥35+0 weeks born in 2014-2015. In Denmark, health visitors routinely conduct free home visits throughout infants' first year and thereby report breastfeeding data to The Danish National Child Health Register. These data were linked with data from other national registers. Logistic regression models estimated the odds ratio for exclusive breastfeeding at one and four months, adjusted for confounding variables. RESULTS The study population comprised 106,670 infants. Compared to gestational age 40 weeks, the adjusted odds ratio for exclusive breastfeeding at one month showed a decreasing tendency from gestational age ≥42 (n = 2,282) (1.07; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.97-1.17) to 36 weeks (n = 2,062) (0.80; 95% CI 0.73-0.88). Small for gestational age (n = 2,342) was associated with decreased adjusted odds ratio for exclusive breastfeeding at one month (0.84; 95% CI 0.77-0.92). Neonatal ward admission was associated with increased adjusted odds ratio for exclusive breastfeeding at one month among late preterm infants (gestational age 35-36 weeks; n = 3,139) (1.31; 95% CI 1.12-1.54), as opposed to among early term (gestational age 37-38 weeks; n = 19,171) (0.84; 95% CI 0.77-0.92) and term infants (gestational age >38 weeks; n = 84,360) (0.89; 95% CI 0.83-0.94). The associations seemed to persist at four months. CONCLUSIONS Decreasing gestational age and small for gestational age were associated with decreased exclusive breastfeeding rates. Neonatal ward admission was associated with increased exclusive breastfeeding rates among late preterm infants, whereas the opposite was observed among early term and term infants.
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- Freja Marie Nejsum
- Department of Pediatrics, Copenhagen University Hospital - North Zealand, Hillerød, Denmark
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- Department of Neonatology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital - North Zealand, Hillerød, Denmark
- Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Copenhagen University Hospital - North Zealand, Hillerød, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics, Copenhagen University Hospital - North Zealand, Hillerød, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics, Copenhagen University Hospital - North Zealand, Hillerød, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Fan WQ, Chan C, Paterson S, Foster K, Morrow M, Bourne D, Ashworth J. Weekly Proactive Telephone Breastfeeding Standard Care by Lactation Consultants in the First Month Postpartum Prolongs Breastfeeding for Up to 6 Months. Nutrients 2023; 15:2075. [PMID: 37432209 DOI: 10.3390/nu15092075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
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Many mothers, especially those with co-morbidities, do not achieve exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first 6 months, with the loss of multiple health benefits including enhanced infant nutrition. We wished to evaluate whether proactive lactation consultant telephone advice in the first month postpartum improved breastfeeding rates for up to 6 months. A prospective cohort observational study was performed. Mother groupings included the following: Control (CG, n = 379)-standard postnatal care; Exposure (EG, n = 386)-standard postnatal care delivered by lactation consultant telephone contact for the first 3 weeks postpartum and then follow-up calls at 1, 3 and 6 months postpartum to ascertain breastfeeding status. Sore nipples (24%) and fussy/unsettled behaviour (14-19%) were common EG concerns. EG EBF rates were higher at 1 month (65% vs. 53%; p < 0.001), 3 months (57% vs. 49%; p = 0.041) and 6 months (45 vs. 33%; p < 0.001). EG EBF rates across the 6 months were higher for infants admitted to the NNU (52.9% vs. 37.5%, p = 0.003), obese mothers (58.3% vs. 37.2%, p < 0.001), mothers with depression (60.8% vs. 43.4%, p = 0.036) and all birth modes. Proactive early lactation advice significantly prolongs EBF and consequently enhances infant nutrition overall, including for mothers at risk of early breastfeeding cessation.
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- Wei Qi Fan
- Northern Health, Melbourne, VIC 3076, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
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Rossau HK, Nilsson IMS, Busck-Rasmussen M, Ekstrøm CT, Gadeberg AK, Hirani JC, Strandberg-Larsen K, Villadsen SF. Effectiveness of a community-based support programme to reduce social inequality in exclusive breastfeeding: study protocol for a cluster-randomised trial. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:450. [PMID: 36890478 PMCID: PMC9993656 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-15256-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Breastmilk is the ideal nutrition for infants, and breastfeeding protects infants and mothers from a range of adverse health outcomes. In Denmark, most mothers initiate breastfeeding but many cease within the first months resulting in just 14% reaching the World Health Organization recommendation of six months of exclusive breastfeeding. Furthermore, the low breastfeeding proportion at six months is characterised by a marked social inequality. A previous intervention tested in a hospital setting succeeded in increasing the proportion of mothers breastfeeding exclusively at six months. However, most breastfeeding support is provided within the Danish municipality-based health visiting programme. Therefore, the intervention was adapted to fit the health visiting programme and implemented in 21 Danish municipalities. This article reports the study protocol, which will be used to evaluate the adapted intervention. METHODS The intervention is tested in a cluster-randomised trial at the municipal level. A comprehensive evaluation approach is taken. The effectiveness of the intervention will be evaluated using survey and register data. Primary outcomes are the proportion of women who breastfeed exclusively at four months postpartum and duration of exclusive breastfeeding measured as a continuous outcome. A process evaluation will be completed to evaluate the implementation of the intervention; a realist evaluation will provide an understanding of the mechanisms of change characterising the intervention. Finally, a health economic evaluation will assess the cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of this complex intervention. DISCUSSION This study protocol reports on the design and evaluation of the Breastfeeding Trial - a cluster-randomised trial implemented within the Danish Municipal Health Visiting Programme from April 2022 to October 2023. The purpose of the programme is to streamline breastfeeding support provided across healthcare sectors. The evaluation approach is comprehensive using a multitude of data to analyse the effect of the intervention and inform future efforts to improve breastfeeding for all. TRIAL REGISTRATION Prospectively registered with Clinical Trials NCT05311631 https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05311631.
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- Henriette Knold Rossau
- Section of Social Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Øster Farimagsgade 5, 1353, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- The Danish Committee for Health Education, Classensgade 71, 5th floor, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Øster Farimagsgade 5, 1353, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section of Social Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Øster Farimagsgade 5, 1353, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Danish Center for Social Science Research, Herluf Trolles Gade 11, 1052, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section of Epidemiology, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Øster Farimagsgade 5, 1353, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section of Social Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Øster Farimagsgade 5, 1353, Copenhagen, Denmark
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An online questionnaire study investigating the impact of psychosocial factors on the duration of breastfeeding. Midwifery 2022; 109:103314. [DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2022.103314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Saade S, Flacking R, Ericson J. Parental experiences and breastfeeding outcomes of early support to new parents from family health care centres-a mixed method study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:150. [PMID: 35197015 PMCID: PMC8867764 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04469-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Early parenthood is a sensitive period for parents. Parents may feel uncertain about their new roles and unsure about where to find trusted information and support. The aim of this study was to explore the association between breastfeeding and early home visits and a proactive telephone support intervention and to describe parental experiences. Method This study was conducted as a mixed method study with a convergent design using qualitative data from the written comments of parents, and the quantitative data consisted of demographics, breastfeeding, and Likert questions about parents’ satisfaction with the early home visit and telephone support. Historic control (2017–2018) and intervention (2019–2020) data were collected from one family health care centre, and control (2019–2020) data were collected from another family health care centre. Results In total, 838 infants, 42 mothers and 38 fathers contributed to the data in the study. The intervention group had a statistically significantly earlier home visit than the control groups. Early home visits and proactive telephone support to parents with newborn infants were not associated with breastfeeding outcomes up to six months after birth, but we could not exclude the possibility that this was a consequence of our observational study design. However, the early home visit was appreciated by the parents where they received both practical and emotional support. Conclusions Although the intervention was not associated with breastfeeding, the parents appreciated the service. This shows the importance of continuing to investigate how and which support parents of newborn infants need and the effects of such support, including interventions to provide optimal support to facilitate continued breastfeeding. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12884-022-04469-6.
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- Sandra Saade
- School of Health and Wellfare, Dalarna University, Högskolegatan 2, 791 31, Falun, Sweden.
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- School of Health and Wellfare, Dalarna University, Högskolegatan 2, 791 31, Falun, Sweden
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- School of Health and Wellfare, Dalarna University, Högskolegatan 2, 791 31, Falun, Sweden.,Centre for Clinical Research Dalarna, Uppsala University, Falun, Sweden.,Department of Paediatrics, Falu Hospital, Falun, Sweden
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Hines M, Hardy N, Martens A, Zimmerman E. Birth Order Effects on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Parent Report of Problematic Feeding and Infant Feeding Abilities. JOURNAL OF NEONATAL NURSING : JNN 2022; 28:16-20. [PMID: 35095321 PMCID: PMC8797021 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnn.2021.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The goal of this prospective study was to identify effects of birth order on breastfeeding self-efficacy, parental-report of infant feeding behaviors, infant non-nutritive sucking and oral feeding skills in full-term infants at 3-months. Mothers were separated into primipara and multipara groups, and infants were grouped into siblings and no siblings groups. Parents completed the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form, and Neonatal Eating Assessment Tool-Breastfeeding and Bottle-feeding scales. Non-nutritive sucking was assessed using a custom research pacifier and researchers completed the Oral Feeding Skills scale to assess feeding performance. Fifty-six mother-infant dyads (55% male) were included. Primipara mothers reported significantly lower breastfeeding self-efficacy and more feeding problems across breast and bottle-feeds on the Neonatal Eating Assessment Tool. There were no significant differences in non-nutritive sucking or oral feeding skills between infant groups. First-time mothers require more infant feeding support as they exhibited lower breastfeeding self-efficacy and reported more problematic feeding behaviors.
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Goh KH, Wang L, Yeow AYK, Ding YY, Au LSY, Poh HMN, Li K, Yeow JJL, Tan GYH. Prediction of Readmission in Geriatric Patients From Clinical Notes: Retrospective Text Mining Study. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e26486. [PMID: 34665149 PMCID: PMC8564665 DOI: 10.2196/26486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background Prior literature suggests that psychosocial factors adversely impact health and health care utilization outcomes. However, psychosocial factors are typically not captured by the structured data in electronic medical records (EMRs) but are rather recorded as free text in different types of clinical notes. Objective We here propose a text-mining approach to analyze EMRs to identify older adults with key psychosocial factors that predict adverse health care utilization outcomes, measured by 30-day readmission. The psychological factors were appended to the LACE (Length of stay, Acuity of the admission, Comorbidity of the patient, and Emergency department use) Index for Readmission to improve the prediction of readmission risk. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis using EMR notes of 43,216 hospitalization encounters in a hospital from January 1, 2017 to February 28, 2019. The mean age of the cohort was 67.51 years (SD 15.87), the mean length of stay was 5.57 days (SD 10.41), and the mean intensive care unit stay was 5% (SD 22%). We employed text-mining techniques to extract psychosocial topics that are representative of these patients and tested the utility of these topics in predicting 30-day hospital readmission beyond the predictive value of the LACE Index for Readmission. Results The added text-mined factors improved the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the readmission prediction by 8.46% for geriatric patients, 6.99% for the general hospital population, and 6.64% for frequent admitters. Medical social workers and case managers captured more of the psychosocial text topics than physicians. Conclusions The results of this study demonstrate the feasibility of extracting psychosocial factors from EMR clinical notes and the value of these notes in improving readmission risk prediction. Psychosocial profiles of patients can be curated and quantified from text mining clinical notes and these profiles can be successfully applied to artificial intelligence models to improve readmission risk prediction.
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- Kim Huat Goh
- Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Geriatric Education and Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Medical Informatics, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Medical Informatics, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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Breastfeeding Practice and Association between Characteristics and Experiences of Mothers Living in Bangkok. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18157889. [PMID: 34360181 PMCID: PMC8345453 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18157889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Although the benefits of breastfeeding are widely recognized, only 14% of mothers in Thailand exclusively breastfed their children during the first six months of their lives in 2019, which dropped from 23% in 2016. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) up to six months, current breastfeeding patterns, and key determinants that influence six-month EBF among mothers residing in Bangkok, Thailand. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire survey. In total, 676 healthy mothers living in Bangkok, whose most recent child was between 6 and 18 months old, were recruited. Descriptive statistics, univariable analysis by Chi-square test, and multivariable logistic regression were performed to assess the association between six-month EBF and maternal characteristics and experiences of using maternal health services. The prevalence of six-month EBF of infants in Bangkok was 41%. The key determinants that influenced six-month EBF included: maternal age of more than 30 years; higher education level; higher maternal income; multi-parity; exposure to breastfeeding advice during pregnancy; intention to breastfeed for a long duration (≥6 months) during pregnancy; experience of six-month EBF in the previous child. This study draws health professionals' and policy makers' attention to further promote breastfeeding in particular types of mothers.
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Fu ML, Lee TY, Kuo SC. Evaluation of an e-Learning Breastfeeding Program for Postpartum Mothers of Moderately High-Risk Newborn Infants Admitted to the Special Care Nursery. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs 2021; 35:177-187. [PMID: 33900248 DOI: 10.1097/jpn.0000000000000546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Because of a lack of proper breastfeeding education to mothers and the visitation policy in the special care nursery, breastfeeding initiation and maintenance can be very challenging for both the mother and her infant who is admitted to the neonatal special care nursery after birth. Difficulties associated with forming initial bonds may contribute to some mothers changing their mind about their initially chosen feeding method. The aim of this quasi-experimental study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an e-learning breastfeeding program on maternal breastfeeding outcomes. Thirty-four mothers in the comparison group received routine care; 34 in the intervention group received an e-learning breastfeeding program and routine care. The program included 28 modules of different topics downloaded to a personal tablet computer. Each module elaborated on a breastfeeding issue and provided video clips to show practice steps. During the mothers' 3- to 5-day stay in the postpartum unit, they could repeatedly watch selected topics related to their situations at their own pace. After adjusting for each infant's birth weight, mothers in the intervention group had better attachment to their infants, greater perceived nurse support, and a higher exclusive breastfeeding rate than mothers in the comparison group. Using a tablet computer device to disseminate breastfeeding education is a feasible and supplemental method for postpartum mothers whose infants are in the special care nursery. Through the demonstrated situations, mothers are better prepared to understand their high-risk infants and the situations they may encounter during breastfeeding.
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- Mei-Ling Fu
- Dept. of Nursing, MacKay Memorial Hospital, 92, Section 2, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC (Ms Fu); and School of Nursing (Dr Lee) and Department of Nurse-Midwifery and Women Health (Dr Kuo), National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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Orefice V, Ceccarelli F, Pirone C, Galoppi P, Spinelli FR, Alessandri C, Brunelli R, Perrone G, Conti F. Breastfeeding in women affected by systemic lupus erythematosus: Rate, duration and associated factors. Lupus 2021; 30:913-920. [PMID: 33611966 DOI: 10.1177/0961203321995263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Breastfeeding is a crucial moment for both mothers and child, providing a beneficial effect on child survival, nutrition, development and on maternal health. Despite the prevalent involvement of childbearing women in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), breastfeeding is still a neglected topic. The objective of this study was to evaluate breastfeeding frequency, duration and associated factors in SLE women. METHODS We consecutively enrolled SLE pregnant women reporting demographic, clinical, serological, gynaecological and obstetric data. Breastfeeding experience was evaluated by using a specific questionnaire. Disease activity was assessed before and during pregnancy as well as during postpartum. RESULTS A total of 57 pregnancies in 43 SLE women were included in the present study. In almost all the pregnancies, mothers planned to breastfeed their child (96.5%) and forty-one (71.9%) actually did breastfeed. The median time of breastfeeding was 3 months (IQR 7). Non-breastfeeding women showed a more frequent caesarean section (p = 0.0001), IUGR occurrence (p = 0.004) and disease relapse (p = 0.0001) after pregnancy. When comparing patients according with breastfeeding duration (cut-off 6 months), we found a significant more frequent smoking habitus (p = 0.02), caesarean section (p = 0.009), and joint involvement during postpartum (p = 0.0001) in women breastfeeding for less than or equal to 6 months, together with higher median BMI (p = 0.0001). Moreover, breastfeeding duration was positively associated with disease duration and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) treatment during disease history, pregnancy and postpartum. CONCLUSIONS SLE women didn't show lower breastfeeding rate in comparison with general population but they presented higher prevalence of early discontinuation within three months. Early interruption was positively associated with smoking, BMI, joint involvement; meanwhile disease duration and HCQ treatment during postpartum were positively associated with a longer breastfeeding duration.
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- Valeria Orefice
- Lupus Clinic, Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche Internistiche, Anestesiologiche e Cardiovascolari, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Lupus Clinic, Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche Internistiche, Anestesiologiche e Cardiovascolari, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Lupus Clinic, Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche Internistiche, Anestesiologiche e Cardiovascolari, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Ginecologiche-Ostetriche e Urologiche, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Lupus Clinic, Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche Internistiche, Anestesiologiche e Cardiovascolari, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Lupus Clinic, Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche Internistiche, Anestesiologiche e Cardiovascolari, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Ginecologiche-Ostetriche e Urologiche, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Ginecologiche-Ostetriche e Urologiche, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Lupus Clinic, Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche Internistiche, Anestesiologiche e Cardiovascolari, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Debnath F, Mondal N, Deb AK, Chakraborty D, Chakraborty S, Dutta S. Determinants of optimum exclusive breastfeeding duration in rural India: a mixed method approach using cohort and content analysis design. Int Breastfeed J 2021; 16:13. [PMID: 33478560 PMCID: PMC7819222 DOI: 10.1186/s13006-021-00359-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite established benefits, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rate remains poor in India. This study measured the rate of early initiation of breastfeeding and EBF up to 42 days postpartum period and the reasons associated with early interruption of it. METHODS In this study we followed a cohort 319 mother-newborn dyads, on a scheduled day of each week for six postpartum weeks (42 postpartum days), during May 2017 - March 2019. We used standard maternal 24 h recall method to collect data on newborn feeding practices. Additionally, using content the analysis method, we analysed the data captured through open ended question on current breastfeeding practice and reasons to identify the sociocultural facilitators/barriers of exclusive breastfeeding . RESULTS Of the retained 306 newborns, early initiation of breastfeeding rate was 60% (184/306), whereas, EBF rate was 47% (143/306). Mothers' educational level did not emerge as a risk for unsuccessful breastfeeding practices, whereas, father being not the major earner of the family (Relative risk [RR] 2.4; 95% Confidence interval [CI] 1.7,3.3), mothers who did not believe that effect of breastfeeding is longstanding (RR 1.8; 95% CI 1.3, 2.1) emerged as a risk for unsuccessful EBF practices. Lack of self-conviction about EBF among mothers; significant family members' influence; cultural beliefs; emerged as major socio-environmental barriers of early interruption of exclusive breastfeeding. Repeated counselling by the healthcare provider particularly focusing on exclusive breastfeeding, supportive family environment in terms of the elders being aware of the positive health outcomes of it, and prior positive experience emerged as the socio-environmental facilitators for successful EBF until 42 postpartum days. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that the socio-environmental causes need to be addressed through the present healthcare delivery system for ensuring better infant feeding outcome.
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- Falguni Debnath
- ICMR-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Kolkata, India.
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- Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- ICMR-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- ICMR-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Kolkata, India
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Mohebati LM, Hilpert P, Bath S, Rayman MP, Raats MM, Martinez H, Caulfield LE. Perceived insufficient milk among primiparous, fully breastfeeding women: Is infant crying important? MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION 2021; 17:e13133. [PMID: 33399268 PMCID: PMC8189230 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Breastfeeding mothers often report perceived insufficient milk (PIM) believing their infant is crying too much, which leads to introducing formula and the early abandonment of breastfeeding. We sought to determine if infant crying was associated with reported PIM (yes/no) and number of problems associated with lactation (lactation problem score [LPS] 6-point Likert scale) before formula introduction. Primiparous breastfeeding mothers were recruited at birth and visited at 1, 2 and 4 weeks. Among those fully breastfeeding at 1 week (N = 230), infant crying variables based on maternal reports were not associated with PIM at 1 week, but LPS was. However, a mother's expectation that her infant would cry more than other infants was associated with increased odds of reporting PIM at 2 and 4 weeks, as were delayed onset of lactation and previous LPS. At 1 week, crying variables (frequency, difficulty in soothing) were associated with LPS along with percent weight change. Delayed onset of lactation, infant care style, number of breastfeeds and previous LPS were longitudinally associated with change in LPS from 1 to 2 weeks and 2 to 4 weeks. Our data suggest that reported infant crying is associated with PIM and LPS in the first 4 weeks of life. Guidance on what to expect in crying behaviour and the impact of infant care style may be beneficial in reducing PIM and LPS in the first month.
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- Lisa M Mohebati
- Center for Human Nutrition, Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.,Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences Department, School of Biosciences and Medicine, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK.,Food, Consumer Behaviour and Health Research Centre, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK
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- Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences Department, School of Biosciences and Medicine, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK
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- Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences Department, School of Biosciences and Medicine, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK
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- Food, Consumer Behaviour and Health Research Centre, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK
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- NTEAM, Nutrition International, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Center for Human Nutrition, Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Motherhood in Europe: An Examination of Parental Leave Regulations and Breastfeeding Policy Influences on Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration. SOCIAL SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/socsci9120222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study examines how European variation in breastfeeding initiation and duration rates is related to the presence of baby-friendly hospitals, the international code of marketing of breast-milk substitutes, and different constellations of maternal, paternal, and parental leave. We use Eurobarometer data (2005) to compare initiation and duration levels across 21 European countries within a multilevel regression framework. We find that countries play a significant role in determining breastfeeding through their different social policies. Breastfeeding practices across different leave regulation models differ substantially. We conclude that ongoing changes in paid maternity and parental leave length combined with uptake flexibility and paternal involvement help determine breastfeeding rates and should put infant feeding issues on governmental policy agendas across European countries.
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Heesen P, Halpern SH, Beilin Y, Mauri PA, Eidelman LA, Heesen M, Orbach-Zinger S. Labor neuraxial analgesia and breastfeeding: An updated systematic review. J Clin Anesth 2020; 68:110105. [PMID: 33069970 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2020.110105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION There have been numerous reports studying the effect of neuraxial analgesia on breastfeeding success, but the results are inconsistent. METHODS We performed a literature search in various databases for studies comparing neuraxial analgesia to non-neuraxial or no analgesia. Outcomes were the percentage of women breastfeeding fully or mixed with formula. Where possible, nulliparous parturients were analyzed separately. We conducted an analysis excluding studies of serious and critical risk of bias. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated. RESULTS We included 15 studies (13 observational studies, 1 secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial, 1 case-control study) with 16,112 participants. Overall, there were 6 studies that found no difference between groups, 6 studies that showed a significantly lower incidence of breastfeeding in the neuraxial group and 3 studies finding mixed results (at some time-points statistically significant and at some time-point statistically non-significant results). In nulliparous only studies, 2 found no difference between study groups, 1 found a lower breastfeeding rate in the neuraxial group and 3 studies showed mixed results. Excluding studies with a serious and critical risk of bias, 1 study found no difference between study groups, 3 studies found a decrease of breastfeeding rates in the neuraxial group, and 1 study showed mixed results. DISCUSSION In our review we found a high disparity in results. One reason is probably the high potential of confounding (immediate skin to skin placement, maternity leave etc.). Education programs and breastfeeding support are likely more important in determining long term breastfeeding success.
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- Philip Heesen
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Anesthesia, University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4N 3M5, Canada.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, and Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1468 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10029, USA.
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- School of Midwifery, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via della Commenda 19, 20122 Milano, Italy; Department of Mother Child and Newborn Health, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Italy.
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- Department of Anesthesia, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Zeev Jabutinskiy Rd 39, Petah Tikva 49100, Israel.
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- Department of Anesthesia, Kantonsspital Baden, Im Ergel 1, 5404 Baden, Switzerland.
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- Department of Anesthesia, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Zeev Jabutinskiy Rd 39, Petah Tikva 49100, Israel.
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Skaaning D, Carlsen E, Brødsgaard A, Kyhnæb A, Pedersen M, Ravn S, Pryds O, Kronborg H. Randomised oral stimulation and exclusive breastfeeding duration in healthy premature infants. Acta Paediatr 2020; 109:2017-2024. [PMID: 31954063 DOI: 10.1111/apa.15174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM Although exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for all newborn in the first 6 months of life, only 13% of Danish premature infants complies with this. This trial aimed to examine whether oral stimulation prolonged exclusive breastfeeding in premature infants. METHOD A randomised controlled trial was conducted at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Hvidovre Hospital, Denmark between 2016 and 2018. Systematic oral stimulation was performed by the parents after training by occupational therapists. Primary outcome was exclusive breastfeeding duration with 6 months' follow-up, analysed by intention-to-treat. RESULTS Included were 211 infants (53% boys) with a mean gestational age of 231 days, allocated in ratio 1:1 to oral stimulation or standard care. There was no difference in exclusive breastfeeding duration between infants orally stimulated and control infants. Thus, for orally stimulated infants, median duration was 122 days (interquartile range 40-183) in contrast to 154 days (interquartile range 61-183) for the controls, P value .16. At 6 months of age, 27% of orally stimulated infants were exclusively breastfed compared with 25% of controls. CONCLUSION In healthy premature infants, oral stimulation performed by parents has no long-lasting effect on breastfeeding duration. Attention should be directed to parental education and involvement.
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- Diana Skaaning
- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre Hvidovre Denmark
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre Hvidovre Denmark
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre Hvidovre Denmark
- Department of Public Health Faculty of Health Sciences Aarhus University Aarhus Denmark
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre Hvidovre Denmark
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- Department of Physiology and Occupational Therapy Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre Hvidovre Denmark
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- Department of Physiology and Occupational Therapy Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre Hvidovre Denmark
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre Hvidovre Denmark
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- Department of Public Health Faculty of Health Sciences Aarhus University Aarhus Denmark
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Kronborg H, Foverskov E. Multifactorial influence on duration of exclusive breastfeeding; a Danish cohort study. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0238363. [PMID: 32870906 PMCID: PMC7462295 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The multifactorial aspects of breastfeeding require measures at many levels to identify mothers in need of breastfeeding support from healthcare professionals. Our objective was to examine the relative importance of sociodemographic, pre/perinatal-, infant-, psychosocial-, and interaction-related factors affecting duration of exclusive breastfeeding. We used self-reported data from a community-based trial including 1265 women (response rate 49%) giving birth from January 2017 to February 2018. Data on outcome, duration of exclusive breastfeeding, were collected three and nine months postpartum; data on the study variables concerning known risk factors for breastfeeding cessation were collected two weeks postpartum. Crude and multiple Cox proportional hazards models were used for statistical analyses with additional analyses for time varying effects. Factors with an independent prognostic influence on duration of exclusive breastfeeding in fully adjusted models included early skin-to-skin contact (HR = 1.18 CI:1.04–1.33), intention to breastfeed (HR = 0.77 CI: 0.73–0.80), positive outcome evaluation, meaning the value mothers attributed to breastfeeding (HR = 1.33 CI: 1.08–1.63), higher level of self-efficacy (HR = 1.46 CI: 1.24–1.72), and maternal sense of security in relation to breastfeeding (HR = 1.31 CI: 1.14–1.50). Higher maternal BMI, lower self-efficacy, shorter breastfeeding duration of previous child, and hospitalization during birth were time dependent by affecting the exclusive breastfeeding duration primarily in the first months following birth. The results suggest that target groups in special need of early breastfeeding support are defined by being hospitalized, obese, having low self-efficacy or short previous breastfeeding experience. The extensive influence of psychosocial factors emphasizes the importance of including both practical facilitating guidance and positive verbal encouragement to ensure effective breastfeeding support.
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- Hanne Kronborg
- Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Social Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Nilsson IMS, Kronborg H, Rahbek K, Strandberg‐Larsen K. The significance of early breastfeeding experiences on breastfeeding self-efficacy one week postpartum. MATERNAL & CHILD NUTRITION 2020; 16:e12986. [PMID: 32543045 PMCID: PMC7296789 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Many new mothers do not reach their breastfeeding goals. Breastfeeding self-efficacy is a modifiable determinant influenced by prior and new breastfeeding experiences. More knowledge about factors associated with early breastfeeding experiences and breastfeeding self-efficacy would allow us to qualify breastfeeding counselling and increase breastfeeding duration. This study aimed to identify prevalence and factors associated with early negative breastfeeding experience, low breastfeeding self-efficacy in the first week postpartum, and drop in self-efficacy from late pregnancy to early postpartum period. A prospective longitudinal study was performed in Denmark from 2013 to 2014, including 2, 804 mothers. Results showed that 1 week postpartum almost 10% of mothers had negative breastfeeding experiences, 36% had low breastfeeding self-efficacy, and 26% drop in self-efficacy from pregnancy. Negative breastfeeding experiences were significantly associated with epidural analgesia, interrupted skin-to-skin contact immediately postpartum, short previous breastfeeding duration, and lacking social support. Low breastfeeding self-efficacy was associated with low breastfeeding intention, short previous breastfeeding duration, and negative breastfeeding experiences in the first week postpartum. Finally, significant associations of drop in breastfeeding self-efficacy from late pregnancy were no or short education, early negative breastfeeding experiences, prior short breastfeeding duration, and low general breastfeeding self-efficacy in pregnancy. Negative breastfeeding experiences in the first week postpartum is crucial for maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy 1 week following birth. It is important to identify and support mothers at risk of negative breastfeeding experiences in the first week following birth and address factors that might increase the probability of early successful breastfeeding experiences.
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- Department of Public Health, Section of NursingAarhus UniversityAarhusDenmark
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- Department of Public health, Section of EpidemiologyCopenhagen UniversityCopenhagenDenmark
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First-Time Mothers' Enjoyment of Breastfeeding Correlates with Duration of Breastfeeding, Sense of Coherence, and Parental Couple and Child Relation: A Longitudinal Swedish Cohort Study. Nurs Res Pract 2020; 2020:8194389. [PMID: 32637175 PMCID: PMC7321520 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8194389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objectives Many women do not reach their own breastfeeding goals regarding duration of breastfeeding. Different factors influence breastfeeding, and to learn more about breastfeeding within a multidimensional and longitudinal perspective, further research is needed. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate diverse factors correlated with first-time mothers' enjoyment of breastfeeding and breastfeeding duration, between childbirth and two years after birth. Methods In a prospective longitudinal cohort study, 324 newly become mothers were followed. The Spearman correlation test was used to investigate factors correlated with the degree to which mothers enjoy breastfeeding and the duration of breastfeeding. The Mann–Whitney test was conducted for comparisons of demographic characteristics between mothers who did or did not breastfeed. Results Among the mothers, 99.2% initiated breastfeeding after birth. Frequencies of breastfeeding were 54.8% at six months, 9.1% at one year, and 1.0% at two years. The degree to which the mother enjoyed breastfeeding was correlated positively with (1) the duration of breastfeeding, (2) more positive feelings for and relation to the child, (3) the partner's perceived relation to the child, (4) a higher sense of coherence, and (5) stronger perceived parental couple's relationship. Longer breastfeeding duration was correlated positively with (1) a higher degree of enjoyment of breastfeeding, (2) more positive relation to the child, and (3) stronger perceived parental couple's relationship. Additionally, breastfeeding during the first two hours after birth, more positive feelings for and relation to the child, and a higher degree of enjoyment of breastfeeding were more frequently reported among breastfeeding mothers, in comparison with not breastfeeding mothers. Conclusion Mothers' subjective experience from breastfeeding, sense of coherence, and couple relationship with partner and relationship with the child are valuable factors in regard to breastfeeding.
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Aarestrup AK, Skovgaard Væver M, Petersen J, Røhder K, Schiøtz M. An early intervention to promote maternal sensitivity in the perinatal period for women with psychosocial vulnerabilities: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial. BMC Psychol 2020; 8:41. [PMID: 32345375 PMCID: PMC7189589 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-020-00407-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 04/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Maternal mental well-being and social circumstances during pregnancy and early childhood impact the child's well-being and development. Supportive and sensitive parenting is one of the strongest predictors of positive emotional, social and behavioral outcomes for the child. Knowledge is needed about how to detect and support vulnerable families already during pregnancy and in the postnatal period. The aim of this study is to assemble and evaluate an interdisciplinary cross-sectoral intervention to promote maternal sensitivity among women with psychological or social vulnerabilities. METHODS/DESIGN This randomized controlled trial tests the efficacy of an intervention program in the perinatal period compared to care as usual in enhancing maternal sensitivity in a group of psychologically or socially vulnerable women in the Capital Region of Denmark. The intervention consists of four components: 1) detecting symptoms of mental illness in vulnerable pregnant women and initiating treatment if indicated, 2) strengthening parenting skills using the Circle of Security Parenting program, 3) supporting breastfeeding, and 4) sharing knowledge and organizing treatment pathways for families across sectors. Seventy-six families will be randomly assigned to the intervention or care-as-usual. Data will be obtained at study inclusion at 3-5 months of pregnancy, eight weeks after childbirth, and nine months after childbirth. The primary outcome is maternal sensitivity. Secondary outcomes include infant's socio-emotional development, parents' mentalization, parental stress, depressive symptoms, and parental wellbeing. Qualitative data will provide insight into the implementation process. DISCUSSION This paper presents the rational and background for developing the intervention. Furthermore, the design and protocol of the randomized controlled trial. It is hypothesized that the intervention will be associated with positive changes in primary and secondary outcomes. If effective, the intervention will provide insights into prenatal risk profiles among an identified group of psychosocial vulnerable women important for early screening and point to effective preventive interventions that can support women in the perinatal period, increase maternal sensitivity and promote positive child development -starting before the child is born. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov: ID: NCT03190707. Registered June 16, 2017.
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- Anne Kristine Aarestrup
- Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Frederiksberg Hospital, Nordre Fasanvej 57, Vej 8, Indgang 1, 1.sal, 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Centre for Early Intervention and Family Studies, Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Frederiksberg Hospital, Nordre Fasanvej 57, Vej 8, Indgang 1, 1.sal, 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark
- Section of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Frederiksberg Hospital, Nordre Fasanvej 57, Vej 8, Indgang 1, 1.sal, 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Frederiksberg Hospital, Nordre Fasanvej 57, Vej 8, Indgang 1, 1.sal, 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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Prieto-Gómez R, Saavedra-Sepúlveda A, Alvear-Aguirre G, Lazo-Millar L, Soto-Acuña A. [UNSUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS: CASE STUDY, REGION IX, CHILE]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 70:219-227. [PMID: 32142237 DOI: 10.18597/rcog.3225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2018] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore unsuccessful cases of breast-feeding from the perspective of healthcare professionals working with mothers and babies in the breastfeeding process. METHODS Qualitative study with an exploratory-descriptive scope, approached from the perspective of grounded theory. Healthcare professionals involved in breastfeeding care in Region IX in Chile were asked to analyze their experiences with unsuccessful breastfeeding. The data were digitized and grouped by questions in order to arrive at codes and categories typically used in manifest content analysis. Group analysis with anonymity preservation was used. RESULTS Three categories were identified, starting with adverse factors that acted as barriers to successful breastfeeding, such as undesired pregnancy, mother's age and occupation, changes in breastfeeding routines, ineffectual support networks, physical conditions and problems with breastfeeding techniques. On the other hand, absence of protective factors such as comprehensive healthcare, positive reinforcement and job flexibility. The third category had to do with the emotional impact on the mother caused by the inability to breastfeed, which could be overcome by means of family containment and/ or psychological support to help mothers accept unsuccessful breastfeeding. CONCLUSIONS Healthcare professionals identified factors hindering breastfeeding, some of them amenable to intervention. Emphasis is made on the importance of providing assistance and information, building empathy and giving support to the mother in order to strengthen her confidence in her ability to breastfeed the baby.
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- Ruth Prieto-Gómez
- Magíster en morfología. Profesor asistente, Departamento de Pediatría y Cirugía Infantil, Facultad de Medicina; docente de la carrera de Obstetricia y Puericultura, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco (Chile).
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- Consultora internacional en lactancia materna - IBCLC, Departamento de Pediatría y Cirugía Infantil, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco (Chile)
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- Magíster en Educación, Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología. Docente de la carrera de Obstetricia y Puericultura, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco (Chile)
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- Magíster en Educación, Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología. Docente de la carrera de Obstetricia y Puericultura, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco (Chile)
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- Gestora de Vinculación con el medio, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco (Chile)
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Asmiraha R, Alasiry E, Nontji W. The relationship between the frequency of breastfeeding counseling with the adequacy of breastfeeding to the newborn babies. ENFERMERIA CLINICA 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2019.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Chen Y, Wang Y, Shen J. Role of environmental factors in the pathogenesis of Crohn's disease: a critical review. Int J Colorectal Dis 2019; 34:2023-2034. [PMID: 31732875 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-019-03441-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE To review role of environmental factors in the pathogenesis of Crohn's disease. METHODS We systematically reviewed trials and systematic reviews using PubMed and Web of science databases. Here, we review the current information on the causative factors and mechanisms of CD, including smoking, exercise, diet, animal protein, breastfeeding, history of childhood infection and vaccination, oral contraceptives, and antibiotics of CD. We also highlight important knowledge gaps that need to be filled in order to advance the field of CD research. RESULTS Epidemiological studies have indicated the significance of environmental factors in the disease behavior and outcome of Crohn's disease (CD). There are a few recognized environmental factors, such as cigarette smoking, exercise, dietary habits, and breastfeeding, which are associated with the pathogenesis of CD. These factors are hypothesized to change the epithelial barrier function, which disturbs both the innate and adaptive immune systems and the intestinal flora. However, the effect of several risk factors, such as appendectomy and pharmaceutical use, differs across several studies, indicating the need for more rigorous research. Furthermore, few studies have examined effective interventions based on environmental factors that can improve disease outcomes. Recent studies have indicated that the pathogenesis of CD is related to environmental and genetic factors. CONCLUSION We review the current information on the causative factors and mechanisms of CD, including smoking, exercise, diet, animal protein, breastfeeding, history of childhood infection and vaccination, oral contraceptives, and antibiotics of CD. However, further studies are needed to understand knowledge gaps in the field of CD.
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- Yueying Chen
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Center, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, 160# Pu Jian Ave, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Center, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, 160# Pu Jian Ave, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ministry of Health, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Center, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Digestive Disease, 160# Pu Jian Ave, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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Kronborg H, Væth M. Validation of the Breastfeeding Score-A Simple Screening Tool to Predict Breastfeeding Duration. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11122852. [PMID: 31766388 PMCID: PMC6950692 DOI: 10.3390/nu11122852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2019] [Revised: 11/02/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Easy to use screening tools to identify mothers in risk of early breastfeeding cessation are needed. The purpose was to validate a revised version of the breastfeeding score, consisting of four questions addressing completed education, earlier breastfeeding duration, self-efficacy, and sense of security not knowing the exact amount of milk the baby ingests. We used two cohorts from 2004 (n = 633) and 2017 (n = 579) to explore the predictive validity of the breastfeeding score to identify mothers at risk of breastfeeding cessation within the first 17 weeks postpartum. The analyses included sensitivity and specificity, clinically relevant cut-points, and calibrations plots. A cut-point ≥5 points identified 61% of first-time and 42% of multiparous mothers in the validation cohort 2017 to be at risk of early breastfeeding cessation with a sensitivity and specificity of 80% and 60% for first-time, and 69% and 82% for multiparous, respectively. The corresponding numbers in the 2004 cohort were almost identical. The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were 0.77 and 0.78 and the calibration plots showed good agreement for the two cohorts. The breastfeeding score indicated good ability to discriminate between mothers at risk of early exclusive breastfeeding cessation. The simple form of the tool makes it easy to use in daily practice.
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Awaliyah SN, Rachmawati IN, Rahmah H. Breastfeeding self-efficacy as a dominant factor affecting maternal breastfeeding satisfaction. BMC Nurs 2019; 18:30. [PMID: 31427892 PMCID: PMC6696667 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-019-0359-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background One of the psychological benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and infants is to get the satisfaction of breastfeeding. Maternal breastfeeding satisfaction derives from the interaction and cooperation between mothers and their babies. This research aims to identify the maternal breastfeeding satisfaction and its influential factors. Methods This study applied a cross-sectional design. Two hundred four breastfeeding mothers after four until 8 months postpartum were recruited using cluster sampling methods. Respondents completed the questionnaire of Maternal Breastfeeding Evaluation Scale (MBES) to identify maternal breastfeeding satisfaction. Factors affecting maternal breastfeeding satisfaction were identified using the following instruments: Breastfeeding Knowledge Questionnaire was used to identify knowledge on lactation, Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS) to identify attitude toward lactation, and the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF) to identify breastfeeding self-efficacy. Result We identified that 53.4% of the breastfeeding mothers had a high level of satisfaction. The results indicate that the household income, type of delivery, and breastfeeding self-efficacy was associated with breastfeeding satisfaction (p < 0.05). Breastfeeding self-efficacy is the most influential factors in maternal breastfeeding satisfaction (OR=16.64; CI 95% 7.65-35.94). Conclusion Breastfeeding satisfaction is the satisfying feeling obtained during breastfeeding resulting from cooperation between the mother and the infant to fullfil desires or needs. Education and promotion of breast milk and breastfeeding provided by professional healthcare providers encouraged the successful of breastfeeding programs. Assistance by a health care provider or breastfeeding counselor during the seven contacts breastfeeding initiated during pregnancy until after delivery should be applied so that the mother is informed about breastfeeding. Breastfeeding satisfaction can keep the mother from continuing to breastfeed her baby for up to 2 years or more.
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- Siti Nurbayanti Awaliyah
- The Institute of Health Science Jenderal Achmad Yani, Cimahi, West Java 40633 Indonesia.,2Master of Nursing Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Jalan. Prof. Dr. Bahder Djohan. Kampus UI Depok, Depok, West Java 16424 Indonesia
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- 3Department of Maternity and Women's Health, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Jalan. Prof. Dr. Bahder Djohan. Kampus UI Depok, Depok, West Java 16424 Indonesia
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- 3Department of Maternity and Women's Health, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Jalan. Prof. Dr. Bahder Djohan. Kampus UI Depok, Depok, West Java 16424 Indonesia
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Huang Y, Ouyang YQ, Redding SR. Previous breastfeeding experience and its influence on breastfeeding outcomes in subsequent births: A systematic review. Women Birth 2019; 32:303-309. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2018.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2018] [Revised: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Jasny E, Amor H, Baali A. Mothers’ knowledge and intentions of breastfeeding in Marrakech, Morocco. Arch Pediatr 2019; 26:285-289. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2019.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Revised: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Mizrak Sahin B, Ozerdogan N, Ozdamar K, Gursoy E. Factors affecting breastfeeding motivation in primiparious mothers: An application of breastfeeding motivation scale based on self-determination theory. Health Care Women Int 2019; 40:637-652. [DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2018.1526289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Midwifery Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Nursing Department, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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Villar M, Santa-Marina L, Murcia M, Amiano P, Gimeno S, Ballester F, Julvez J, Romaguera D, Fernández-Somoano A, Tardón A, Ibarluzea J. Social Factors Associated with Non-initiation and Cessation of Predominant Breastfeeding in a Mother-Child Cohort in Spain. Matern Child Health J 2019; 22:725-734. [PMID: 29349652 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-018-2441-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Objective The aim of the study was to identify factors associated with non-initiation and cessation of predominant breastfeeding (PBF) in a mother-child cohort from Spain. Materials and Methods The analysis included 2195 mother-infant from birth to 14 months post- delivery recruited between 2004 and 2008. Maternal characteristics were collected during the pregnancy. Lactation data were obtained at 6 and 14 months after delivery. PBF was defined as intake of breast milk plus liquids like juices or water. The PBF cessation was calculated using the date that women started PBF and the date that she reported to start giving infant formula and/or food. The relationship between maternal variables and PBF initiation and cessation was modeled using logistic and Cox proportional hazards regression analysis. Results The prevalence of PBF at hospital discharge was 85.3, 53.4% at 3 months, 46.1% at 4 months and 7.2% at 6 month. Only two women continued PBF at 12 months and none at 14 months. The initiating of PBF was associated with higher levels of maternal education, being a first-time mother and worked in a non-manual occupation. Higher level of physical activity, not smoking and having a healthy BMI, were also positively associated with PBF initiation. PBF cessation was higher in young, obese women, who had had complications during the pregnancy, and who had lower levels of education and smoked. The employment status of women, in week 32 of pregnancy and also in month 14 post-delivery, determined likelihood of PBF cessation. Conclusions Healthier habits and education positively influenced PBF initiation and duration. Decrease in PBF duration rates in Spain can be interpreted in part as a consequence of women returning to work.
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- Maria Villar
- Health Research Institute, Biodonostia, San Sebastián, Spain
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- Health Research Institute, Biodonostia, San Sebastián, Spain. .,Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Barcelona, Spain. .,Public Health Division of Gipuzkoa, Basque Government, Avenida Navarra No 4, 20013, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain.
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- Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Barcelona, Spain.,Epidemiology and Environmental Health Joint Research Unit, FISABIO-Universitat Jaume I-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Health Research Institute, Biodonostia, San Sebastián, Spain.,Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Barcelona, Spain.,Public Health Division of Gipuzkoa, Basque Government, Avenida Navarra No 4, 20013, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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- Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Barcelona, Spain.,Epidemiology and Environmental Health Joint Research Unit, FISABIO-Universitat Jaume I-Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Barcelona, Spain.,ISGlobal Center for Research in Environmental Epidemiology (CREAL), Barcelona, Spain.,Hospital del Mar Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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- Research Unit, University Hospital Son Espases, Palma, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina, Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
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- Health Research Institute, Biodonostia, San Sebastián, Spain.,Spanish Consortium for Research on Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Barcelona, Spain.,Public Health Division of Gipuzkoa, Basque Government, Avenida Navarra No 4, 20013, San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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Sarki M, Parlesak A, Robertson A. Comparison of national cross-sectional breast-feeding surveys by maternal education in Europe (2006-2016). Public Health Nutr 2019; 22:848-861. [PMID: 30516455 PMCID: PMC6474715 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980018002999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Breast-feeding is an important determinant of health of mothers and their offspring. The present study aimed to compare breast-feeding rates across Europe disaggregated by maternal education and establish what proportion achieves at least 50 % exclusive breast-feeding (EBF) at 6 months.Design/SettingSecondary analysis of national or sub-national studies' breast-feeding data for EU Member States plus Norway and Iceland, published in 2006-2016. Nineteen EU Member States plus Norway reported rates of EBF and any breast-feeding disaggregated by maternal education, of which only thirteen could be matched to the International Standard Classification of Education.ParticipantsMothers and their infants aged 0-12 months. RESULTS Data on EBF rates at 6 and 4 months were found in only four and six countries, respectively. At 6 months, EBF rates of 49 % in Slovakia and 44 % in Hungary were closest to WHO's target of at least 50 % EBF. At 4 months, mothers with high education level in Denmark, the Netherlands and Germany had the highest EBF rates (71, 52 and 50 %, respectively). Mothers with low education level were less likely to initiate breast-feeding and cessation occurred early. The inequality gap ranged from 63 % in Irish mothers to no gap or very low levels of inequality in Poland, Sweden and Norway. CONCLUSIONS More mothers with high, compared with low, education initiate breast-feeding and practise EBF for longer. More European policies should be targeted to protect, support and promote breast-feeding, especially among mothers with only mandatory education.
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- Mahesh Sarki
- Global Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Global Nutrition and Health, University College Copenhagen, Sigurdsgade 26, 2200 København N, Denmark
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- Global Nutrition and Health, University College Copenhagen, Sigurdsgade 26, 2200 København N, Denmark
- Corresponding author: Email
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Lau CYK, Lok KYW, Tarrant M. Breastfeeding Duration and the Theory of Planned Behavior and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Framework: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies. Matern Child Health J 2019; 22:327-342. [PMID: 29427014 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-018-2453-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Introduction Numerous studies have shown that the constructs of the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy (BSE) Framework can effectively identify relationships between maternal psychosocial factors and breastfeeding initiation. However, the ability of these theories to predict breastfeeding duration has not been adequately analyzed. The aim of the review was to examine the utility of the constructs of TRA/TPB and BSE to predict breastfeeding duration. Methods We conducted a literature search using Pubmed (1980-May 2015), Medline (1966-May 2015), CINAHL (1980-May 2015), EMBASE (1980-May 2015) and PsycINFO (1980-May 2015). We selected studies that were observational studies without randomization or blinding, using TRA, TPB or BSE as the framework for analysis. Only studies reporting on breastfeeding duration were included. Results Thirty studies were selected, which include four using TRA, 10 using TPB, 15 using BSE and one using a combination of TPB and BSE. Maternal intention and breastfeeding self-efficacy were found to be important predictors of breastfeeding duration. Inconsistent findings were found in assessing the relationship between maternal attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavior control and breastfeeding duration. Discussion The inadequacy of these constructs in explaining breastfeeding duration indicates a need to further explore the role of maternal self-determination in breastfeeding behavior.
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- Christine Y K Lau
- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, 4/F William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
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- School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, 4/F William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, BC, Canada
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Islam MJ, Mazerolle P, Broidy L, Baird K. Does the type of maltreatment matter? Assessing the individual and combined effects of multiple forms of childhood maltreatment on exclusive breastfeeding behavior. CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT 2018; 86:290-305. [PMID: 30391785 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2018.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2018] [Revised: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/03/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Childhood maltreatment (CM) has been associated with a range of adult health outcomes; however, extant research has focused more on exposure to a single form of abuse rather than multiple forms. Moreover, very few studies have specifically investigated the impact of CM on exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) outcomes. OBJECTIVES This study aims to examine: (1) the individual and combined effects of multiple forms of CM on EBF outcomes; and (2) whether postpartum depression and maternal stress act to mediate or moderate the association between CM and EBF. METHOD Cross-sectional survey data were collected between October 2015 and January 2016 from 426 women of Bangladesh who were six months postpartum. RESULTS Based on the adjusted multivariate logistic regression model, women who experienced childhood sexual abuse (CSA) were significantly less likely to exclusively breastfeed babies than their non-abused counterparts (AOR: 0.38, 95% CI [0.15, 0.92]). When a composite measure was created to examine the additive effects of adverse childhood experiences, a dose-response association was observed between the reported number of different types of CM and early termination of EBF. Though experiencing postpartum depression and maternal stress do not mediate the effect of CSA on EBF, they do moderate them such that the odds of early termination of EBF are notably higher among women who experienced CSA in combination with postpartum depression or high levels of stress. CONCLUSIONS Findings from this study offer some insight into the intergenerational effects associated with CM experiences, and underpin the need for effective policies and programs to prevent or reduce its occurrence and improve the EBF outcomes.
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- Md Jahirul Islam
- School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland 4122, Australia; Ministry of Planning, Bangladesh Planning Commission, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh.
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- Arts, Education and Law, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland 4122, Australia; Department of Sociology, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, United States
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Kronborg H, Foverskov E, Væth M, Maimburg RD. The role of intention and self-efficacy on the association between breastfeeding of first and second child, a Danish cohort study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2018; 18:454. [PMID: 30466403 PMCID: PMC6251224 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-018-2086-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2017] [Accepted: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The impact of parity on breastfeeding duration may be explained by physiological as well as psychosocial factors. The aim in the present study was to investigate the mediating influence of intention and self-efficacy on the association between the breastfeeding duration of the first and the following child. METHODS A 5-year Danish cohort study with data from online questionnaires was used. Data came from 1162 women, who participated in the "Ready for child" trial in 2006-7 and gave birth to their second child within 5 years in 2011-3. Analysis included multiple regression models with exclusive/any breastfeeding duration of first child as the exposure variables, intention and self-efficacy measured as mediators, and exclusive/any breastfeeding duration of the second child as the outcome variables. RESULTS Duration of exclusive breastfeeding of the first child was significantly associated with exclusive breastfeeding duration of the second child (p < 0.001) and with the self-reported intention and self-efficacy in the ability to breastfeed the second child (p < 0.001). The exclusive breastfeeding period was slightly longer for the second child. Self-efficacy and intention mediated the association between breastfeeding duration in the first and second child. Together the two factors explained 48% of the association in exclusive breastfeeding and 27% of the association in any breastfeeding between the first and second child. CONCLUSION Due to a reinforcing effect of intention and self-efficacy, breastfeeding support should focus on helping the first time mothers to succeed as well as to identify the second time mother with low self-efficacy and additional need for support.
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- Hanne Kronborg
- Department of Public Health, Section for Nursing, Aarhus University, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark.
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- Department of Public Health, Section of Social Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Section for Biostatistics, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.,Centre of Research in Rehabilitation (CORIR), Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Schafer EJ, Buch ED, Campo S, Ashida S. From initiation to cessation: Turning points and coping resources in the breastfeeding experience of first-time mothers. Women Health 2018; 59:449-463. [PMID: 29920174 DOI: 10.1080/03630242.2018.1487904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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While most mothers initiate breastfeeding, many do not continue for recommended durations. This study aimed to understand the gap between breastfeeding initiation and duration through an in-depth exploration of first-time mothers' breastfeeding experiences. Contextual factors that may facilitate or deter breastfeeding maintenance were explored by identifying common turning points (significant events or periods promoting a change in thoughts/behaviors or facilitating maintenance) described by mothers with varied breastfeeding durations. In semistructured interviews conducted from March to June 2015, twenty-eight first-time mothers in Iowa were asked to describe their breastfeeding experiences from initiation through cessation. Using thematic analysis, seven turning points, consistent across varied durations and experiences were identified: breastfeeding problems, the unknowns, recurring stressors, living new life with baby, reentering social roles, special occasions, and letting go. Turning points were usually associated with stressful situations, and mothers described intrapersonal (e.g., determination) and interpersonal (e.g., social support) coping resources as facilitators of breastfeeding maintenance. These findings highlight contextual factors that may trigger turning points, representing critical intervention periods, and the importance of enhancing support networks. Interventions to facilitate longer breastfeeding durations should consider key turning points and availability of coping resources to determine strategies that best fit the mother at each point.
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- Ellen J Schafer
- a Department of Community and Environmental Health , Boise State University College of Health Sciences , Boise , Idaho , USA
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- b Department of Anthropology , University of Iowa , Iowa City , Iowa , USA
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- c Department of Community and Behavioral Health , University of Iowa College of Public Health , Iowa City , Iowa , USA
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- c Department of Community and Behavioral Health , University of Iowa College of Public Health , Iowa City , Iowa , USA
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Early breastfeeding problems: A mixed method study of mothers' experiences. SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE 2018; 16:167-174. [PMID: 29804762 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2018.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2017] [Revised: 03/18/2018] [Accepted: 04/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Breastfeeding problems are common and associated with early cessation. Still length of postpartum hospital stay has been reduced. This leaves new mothers to establish breastfeeding at home with less support from health care professionals. The objective was to explore mothers' perspectives on when breastfeeding problems were the most challenging and prominent early postnatal. The aim was also to identify possible factors associated with the breastfeeding problems. METHODS In a cross-sectional study, a mixed method approach was used to analyse postal survey data from 1437 mothers with full term singleton infants. Content analysis was used to analyse mothers' open text descriptions of their most challenging breastfeeding problem. Multiple logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratios for early breastfeeding problems according to sociodemographic- and psychosocial factors. RESULTS Up to 40% of the mothers had experienced early breastfeeding problems. The problems were associated with the mother, the infant and to lack of support from health care professionals. Most prominent problems were infant's inability to latch on (40%) and mothers having sore, wounded and cracked nipples (38%). Pain often occurred when experiencing breastfeeding problems. Factors associated with the problems were primiparity, lower self-efficacy and lower self-perceived knowledge of breastfeeding. Mothers with no or short education reported less frequently breastfeeding problems. CONCLUSIONS Breastfeeding problems occurred frequently in the early postnatal period and often caused breastfeeding to be painful. Health care professionals should prepare mothers to deal with possible breastfeeding problems. New support options should be reviewed in an early postnatal discharge setting.
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Lemcke S, Parner ET, Bjerrum M, Thomsen PH, Lauritsen MB. EARLY REGULATION IN CHILDREN WHO ARE LATER DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. A LONGITUDINAL STUDY WITHIN THE DANISH NATIONAL BIRTH COHORT. Infant Ment Health J 2018; 39:170-182. [PMID: 29485729 DOI: 10.1002/imhj.21701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Studies have shown that children later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in their first years of life might show symptoms in main developmental areas and that these signs might be sensed by the parents. The present study investigated in a large birth cohort if children later diagnosed with ASD had deviations at 6 and 18 months in areas such as the ability to self-regulate emotions, feeding, and sleeping. The study was based on prospective information collected from 76,322 mothers who participated in the Danish National Birth Cohort. When the children reached an average age of 11 years, 973 children with ASD and a control group of 300 children with intellectual disability (IDnoASD) were identified via Danish health registries. Associations were found between short periods of breast-feeding and the children later diagnosed with ASD and IDnoASD as well as associations at 18 months to deviations in regulation of emotions and activity. The similarities in these associations emphasize how difficult it is to distinguish between diagnoses early in life.
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Nilsson IMS, Strandberg‐Larsen K, Knight CH, Hansen AV, Kronborg H. Focused breastfeeding counselling improves short- and long-term success in an early-discharge setting: A cluster-randomized study. MATERNAL & CHILD NUTRITION 2017; 13:e12432. [PMID: 28194877 PMCID: PMC7082818 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2016] [Revised: 11/26/2016] [Accepted: 01/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Length of postnatal hospitalization has decreased and has been shown to be associated with infant nutritional problems and increase in readmissions. We aimed to evaluate if guidelines for breastfeeding counselling in an early discharge hospital setting had an effect on maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy, infant readmission and breastfeeding duration. A cluster randomized trial was conducted and assigned nine maternity settings in Denmark to intervention or usual care. Women were eligible if they expected a single infant, intended to breastfeed, were able to read Danish, and expected to be discharged within 50 hr postnatally. Between April 2013 and August 2014, 2,065 mothers were recruited at intervention and 1,476 at reference settings. Results show that the intervention did not affect maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy (primary outcome). However, less infants were readmitted 1 week postnatally in the intervention compared to the reference group (adjusted OR 0.55, 95% CI 0.37, -0.81), and 6 months following birth, more infants were exclusively breastfed in the intervention group (adjusted OR 1.36, 95% CI 1.02, -1.81). Moreover, mothers in the intervention compared to the reference group were breastfeeding more frequently (p < .001), and spend more hours skin to skin with their infants (p < .001). The infants were less often treated for jaundice (p = 0.003) and there was more paternal involvement (p = .037). In an early discharge hospital setting, a focused breastfeeding programme concentrating on increased skin to skin contact, frequent breastfeeding, good positioning of the mother infant dyad, and enhanced involvement of the father improved short-term and long-term breastfeeding success.
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- Ingrid M. S. Nilsson
- The Danish Committee for Health EducationCopenhagenDenmark
- Department of Public Health, Section of NursingAarhus UniversityAarhusDenmark
- Department of Public health, Section of Social MedicineCopenhagen UniversityCopenhagenDenmark
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- Institute of Veterinary Clinical and Animal SciencesCopenhagen UniversityCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Public health, Section of Social MedicineCopenhagen UniversityCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Public Health, Section of NursingAarhus UniversityAarhusDenmark
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Infant feeding decisions and behaviours among low-income smoke-exposed women: timing and change during pregnancy. Public Health Nutr 2017; 20:2796-2805. [DOI: 10.1017/s1368980017001690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AbstractObjectiveThe present study aimed to describe change in feeding intentions and predictors of breast-feeding intentions during the course of pregnancy.DesignAnalysis of prospectively collected data from a larger randomized controlled trial of a health education intervention to reduce environmental smoke exposure among women during and after pregnancy.SettingParticipants were recruited from prenatal clinics, but all further communication occurred with participating women living in the community.SubjectsLow-income, adult women (n399) were interviewed during the 16th and 32nd week of pregnancy to ascertain prenatal feeding intentions and breast-feeding knowledge, attitudes and self-efficacy. Characteristics of women by infant feeding intention were assessed along with differences in intention from 16 to 32 weeks of pregnancy and feeding behaviours after delivery. Differences in psychosocial variables between women of different intention for infant feeding were measured. Women in each category of feeding intention were assessed for changes in psychosocial factors by eventual infant feeding behaviour.ResultsFeeding intention early in pregnancy was strongly, but not consistently, associated with feeding intention late in pregnancy, feeding initiation and later feeding patterns. Over one-third of women who were undecided at 16 weeks’ gestation or earlier initiated breast-feeding. Increases in knowledge and improvement in time, social factors and social support barriers were found among those who exclusively breast-fed.ConclusionsResults indicate that feeding decisions may change during pregnancy. Determining when women make feeding decisions during their pregnancy warrants more research. Interventions to increase breast-feeding intentions should target knowledge, self-efficacy and barriers.
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Conde RG, Guimarães CMDS, Gomes-Sponholz FA, Oriá MOB, Monteiro JCDS. Autoeficácia na amamentação e duração do aleitamento materno exclusivo entre mães adolescentes. ACTA PAUL ENFERM 2017. [DOI: 10.1590/1982-0194201700057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Resumo Objetivo Verificar a associação entre a autoeficácia na amamentação de mães adolescentes e a duração do aleitamento materno exclusivo. Métodos Estudo longitudinal e prospectivo. Para avaliação da autoeficácia na amamentação foi utilizada a versão brasileira da Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale na maternidade, e para avaliação da alimentação da criança foi aplicado um questionário, por meio de contato telefônico, com 30, 60 e 180 dias pós-parto. Resultados 56,90% das participantes apresentaram alto nível de autoeficácia para amamentar. A prevalência AME foi de 62% em 30 dias, 52,59% em 60 dias e 16% em 180 dias pós-parto. Não houve associação significativa entre a confiança com a duração do aleitamento materno exclusivo. Conclusão A confiança não foi um fator preditivo da prevalência do aleitamento materno exclusivo. entre as mães adolescentes. No entanto, evidencia-se a necessidade de novas estratégias para que as adolescentes que passam por intercorrências nestes períodos sejam acolhidas e auxiliadas.
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Chekol DA, Biks GA, Gelaw YA, Melsew YA. Exclusive breastfeeding and mothers' employment status in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study. Int Breastfeed J 2017. [PMID: 28638435 PMCID: PMC5473972 DOI: 10.1186/s13006-017-0118-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as feeding an infant breast milk only, for the first six months. In Ethiopia, more than half of infants do not receive exclusive breastfeeding. Workplace barriers contribute to these low rates of exclusive breastfeeding practices. Understanding the sociodemographic, health related, behavioral and economic factors is crucial to promote the practice of exclusive breastfeeding in Ethiopia. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the extent of exclusive breastfeeding practice and associated factors among employed and unemployed mothers with children of age 7–12 months in Gondar town, northwest Ethiopia, 2015. Methods A community based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in October 2015. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 649 eligible mothers with children age 7–12 months during the study period. A structured and pretested interviewer administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. Three logistic regression models: whole sample, employed and not employed, were fitted. Results A total of 649 (333 unemployed and 316 employed) mothers were interviewed. The mean duration of mothers to exclusively breastfeed was 4.77 months (± 1.36 Standard Deviation [SD]). Exclusive breastfeeding was higher among unemployed 48.0% with 95% Confidence Interval (CI) (42.0%, 54.0%) than employed (20.9%) with 95% CI (16.0%, 25.0%). Parity of three children and above (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] = 3.48), and having social support (AOR = 3.45) were positively associated with exclusive breastfeeding while poor knowledge (AOR = 0.30), wealth index of the medium level (AOR = 0.38) were negatively associated among employed mothers. In the case of unemployed mothers, vaginal delivery (AOR = 2.60) and having social support (AOR = 3.03) were positively associated with exclusive breastfeeding while, poor knowledge (AOR = 0.28), and not having antenatal care (AOR = 0.56) were negatively associated. Conclusions The overall exclusive breastfeeding practice of mothers was low. However, unemployed mothers breastfeed more than employed mothers. Providing a special support for employed mothers and revising either the legislation of the two month postpartum maternity leave or applying different alternatives is recommended. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13006-017-0118-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Department of Health Service management and Health Economics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Exploring the influence of psychosocial factors on exclusive breastfeeding in Bangladesh. Arch Womens Ment Health 2017; 20:173-188. [PMID: 27838781 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-016-0692-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2016] [Accepted: 11/01/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Exclusive breastfeeding is a proven benefit for both mothers and infants and is, therefore, an important public health priority. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is regarded as one of the potential psychosocial risk factors that may negatively affect exclusive breastfeeding (EBF). This study aimed to explore the influence of psychosocial factors including IPV on EBF. Cross-sectional survey data was collected from October 2015 to January 2016 in Chandpur District of Bangladesh from 426 married women, aged 15-49 years, who had at least one child 6 months of age or younger. Multivariate logistic regression models were used in order to investigate whether women who experienced IPV after childbirth, as well as other risk factors such as postpartum depression (PPD) and childhood sexual abuse, were more likely to face difficulties with EBF compared with women who had not experienced these same risk factors. Whilst the initiation rate of breastfeeding was 99.3%, at the time of the woman's interview, the overall EBF rate had fallen to 43.7%. Based on the adjusted model, women who experienced physical IPV (AOR 0.17, 95% CI [0.07, 0.40]) and psychological IPV (AOR 0.51, 95% CI [0.26, 1.00]) after childbirth and women who reported childhood sexual abuse (AOR 0.32, 95% CI [0.13, 0.80]) and PPD (AOR 0.20, 95% CI [0.09, 0.44]) were significantly less likely to exclusively breastfeed their infants than those who had not reported these experiences. Moreover, women with an intended pregnancy and high social support exhibited a higher likelihood of EBF. Our results suggest that preventing or reducing the occurrence of physical IPV, PPD and childhood sexual abuse may improve the EBF duration. Support from family members can assist in this process.
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Guimarães CMDS, Conde RG, Brito BCD, Gomes-Sponholz FA, Oriá MOB, Monteiro JCDS. COMPARISON OF BREASTFEEDING SELF-EFFICACY BETWEEN ADOLESCENT AND ADULT MOTHERS AT A MATERNITY HOSPITAL IN RIBEIRÃO PRETO, BRAZIL. TEXTO & CONTEXTO ENFERMAGEM 2017. [DOI: 10.1590/0104-07072017004100015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Objective: to measure and compare the breastfeeding self-efficacy between adolescents and adults mothers in the immediate postpartum. Method: is an observational, cross-sectional and comparative study, developed at a maternity hospital in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil. Data were collected between January and July 2014. The sample consisted of 306 adult mothers and 94 adolescent mothers. The breastfeeding self-efficacy scores were obtained using the Brazilian version of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. Student t-test was used to compare the values of breastfeeding self-efficacy between the groups of participants. We considered a 5% significance level (p=0.05). Results: most adolescents and adults mothers (54%) presented high levels of breastfeeding self-efficacy and there was no statistically significant difference between the scores of the two groups (p=0.3482) . Conclusion: health professionals need to be careful about breastfeeding self-efficacy in order to direct specific actions for each group of mothers (adolescents and adult mothers) to improve the breastfeeding rates.
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Guimarães CMDS, Conde RG, Gomes-Sponholz FA, Oriá MOB, Monteiro JCDS. Fatores relacionados à autoeficácia na amamentação no pós-parto imediato entre puérperas adolescentes. ACTA PAUL ENFERM 2017. [DOI: 10.1590/1982-0194201700016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Resumo Objetivo Verificar a associação entre a autoeficácia na amamentação e os fatores sociodemográficos e obstétricos das adolescentes. Métodos Estudo observacional, transversal e descritivo, desenvolvido no alojamento conjunto de uma maternidade pública no município de Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. Os dados foram coletados no período de janeiro a julho de 2014, utilizando a versão brasileira da Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (BSES) que avaliou a autoeficácia na amamentação. Resultados Os níveis de autoeficácia mais elevados estavam associados às variáveis: ter apoio da mãe ou da sogra no pós-parto (p=0,0083), amamentar na primeira hora de vida (p=0,0244) e estar em aleitamento materno exclusivo no momento da coleta de dados (p=0,0148). Conclusão O apoio da mãe ou da sogra recebido pela puérpera, a amamentação na primeira hora de vida e a prática do aleitamento materno exclusivo durante o período de admissão no alojamento conjunto, influenciaram os níveis de autoeficácia na amamentação entre as puérperas adolescentes.
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Although breastfeeding has multiple benefits for baby and mother, including maternal mental well-being, many mothers terminate breastfeeding earlier than they desire. We examined two key factors in breastfeeding duration and maternal mental health––breastfeeding efficacy and family–work conflict. Specifically, we examined the moderating role of family–work conflict in the process of breastfeeding efficacy as a predictor of maternal depression by way of duration. In a sample of 61 first-time mothers, we found that breastfeeding duration mediated the relation between prenatal breastfeeding efficacy and depression at 9 months postpartum for working mothers who experienced low levels of family-to-work conflict. That is, for mothers with low family-to-work conflict, higher expected breastfeeding efficacy during pregnancy predicted a longer duration of breastfeeding, which in turn was associated with lower depression at 9 months postpartum. However, for working mothers with high family-to-work conflict, breastfeeding duration did not emerge as an indirect effect on the relation between efficacy and depression. These findings have important implications for a healthy family–work balance to help new mothers adjust when they return to the workforce and as they transition to parenthood.
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- Alexandra Chong
- Department of Psychological Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, USA
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- School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Arizona State University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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Laugen CM, Islam N, Janssen PA. Social Support and Exclusive Breast feeding among Canadian Women. Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol 2016; 30:430-8. [PMID: 27271342 DOI: 10.1111/ppe.12303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The World Health Organization recommendation for exclusive breast feeding for 6 months has been endorsed by Health Canada, the Canadian Pediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada, and the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada as of 2012. This study examines whether social support is associated with exclusive breast feeding up to 6 months among Canadian mothers. METHODS We utilised data from the Canadian Community Health Survey and limited our sample to mothers who gave birth in the 5 years prior to the 2009-2010 survey (n = 2133). Multivariable logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between exclusive breast feeding and four dimensions of social support: (i) tangible, (ii) affectionate, (iii) positive social interaction, and (iv) emotional and informational, based on the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Scale. Absolute and relative differences in the probability of breast feeding exclusively and their 95% confidence intervals were calculated. RESULTS In adjusted models, differences in the probability of exclusive breast feeding for 6 months were not different among women with high vs. low social support. The association between social support and breastfeeding exclusively was modified by education level, with significantly higher probability of breast feeding exclusively among women with lower education and high vs. low levels of tangible and affectionate support. CONCLUSIONS Among women with education below a high school level, high tangible and affectionate support significantly increased probability of exclusive breast feeding for 6 months in this study. Efforts to encourage exclusive breast feeding need to address social support for mothers, especially those with lower education.
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- Chris M Laugen
- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Child and Family Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Child and Family Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Grube M, Keitel-Korndörfer A, Bergmann S, Wendt V, von Klitzing K, Petroff D. Breastfeeding in Obese versus Normal-Weight German Mothers of Various Socioeconomic Status. J Hum Lact 2016; 32:546-50. [PMID: 27334539 DOI: 10.1177/0890334416652097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2015] [Accepted: 05/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND To a large extent, breastfeeding practices depend on cultural norms. It is thus of particular importance to examine these practices in various settings, especially when considering the effect of complex factors, such as body mass index (BMI) or socioeconomic status. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to compare the breastfeeding practices of obese mothers with those of normal weight, taking into account social and economic status. METHODS Obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m(2)) and normal-weight (18.5 kg/m(2) ≤ BMI < 25 kg/m(2)) mothers with children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years were recruited for this study in Leipzig, Germany, via newspaper ads and other means. Kaplan-Meier curves for portraying breastfeeding over time were analyzed using Cox regression after checking the proportional hazards model. RESULTS Eighty obese and 70 normal-weight mothers were recruited. Significantly fewer obese mothers breastfed (84%) than normal-weight mothers (96%) (95% confidence interval [CI] for the difference is 3 to 22 percentage points, P = .02). Even after adjusting for the level of education and family income, breastfeeding duration was significantly shorter (2.7 months; 95% CI, 0.8-4.6 months; P = .005) in the obese group than in the normal-weight group. CONCLUSION Our findings demonstrate that even at the earliest stages, breastfeeding behavior of obese mothers differs from that of normal-weight mothers.
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- Matthias Grube
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and Psychosomatics, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany Integrated Research and Treatment Center (IFB) AdiposityDiseases, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Integrated Research and Treatment Center (IFB) AdiposityDiseases, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Integrated Research and Treatment Center (IFB) AdiposityDiseases, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Integrated Research and Treatment Center (IFB) AdiposityDiseases, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and Psychosomatics, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Integrated Research and Treatment Center (IFB) AdiposityDiseases, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany Clinical Trial Centre Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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