2012
DOI: 10.1590/s1980-65232012000300005
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Abstract: Purpose: Considering the benefits of breastfeeding on children's health, the aim of the present study was to determine factors associated with early weaning among children at a Child-Friendly Healthcare Initiative (CFHI) children's hospital in the city of Campina Grande, state of Paraíba, Brazil.Methods: An analytical, cross-sectional study was carried out involving 800 mothers of children between 0 and 24 months of age at the Elpídio de Almeida Health Institute. A semi-structured questionnaire was administere… Show more

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“…Cultural practices such as the introduction of other liquids, use of a pacifier and bottle may influence the reduction of the duration of the breastfeeding 7 . Factors related to the child such as low birth weight may also contribute to early weaning 8 . Socioeconomic status, educational level, working conditions and maternal age may also affect the motivation to breastfeed 3,9 .…”
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“…Cultural practices such as the introduction of other liquids, use of a pacifier and bottle may influence the reduction of the duration of the breastfeeding 7 . Factors related to the child such as low birth weight may also contribute to early weaning 8 . Socioeconomic status, educational level, working conditions and maternal age may also affect the motivation to breastfeed 3,9 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%