A repeated cross‐sectional analysis of breastfeeding initiation rates in Ireland for two decades and 10 recommended priorities for improvement

Philip, Roy K; Worobetz, Aubree; Byrt, Helen; Beirne, Irene; Zutshi, Raeghnya; Cassidy, Tanya; Dunne, Colum P.

doi:10.1111/mcn.13424

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“…In addition, the implementation of IMD is also often carried out imperfectly, such as performing IMD after the baby is wrapped first so that there is no skin contact with the mother, even officers often help breastfeed the baby to the mother, because the baby cannot find the mother's nipple (Nur et al, 2019). Implementation of IMD correctly and according to IMD procedures, by not missing the process of skin contact between the baby and the mother, has been shown to help bonding and the subsequent breastfeeding process (Philip et al, 2023). The type of delivery can also determine whether or not IMD is performed.…”

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Effect of Implementing Early Breastfeeding (Imd) to Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding

Fitriana,

Stianto,

Fatimah

2024

MIKIA

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Introduction: Early initiation of breastfeeding is beneficial for both mother and baby and determines the success of breastfeeding. The benefits of IMD include reducing the risk of maternal and infant mortality, increasing the success of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, and increasing bonding attachment between mother and baby. This study aims to determine the effect of early breastfeeding initiation on the success of exclusive breastfeeding. Methods: This research is an observational, cross-sectional study designed with a retrospective approach. The population in this study were mothers who had babies aged 7-12 months in the Tambakrejo Health Centre Area, Jombang Regency. The technique used to determine the sample in this study used purposive sampling with a total of 60 respondents. Data collection using a questionnaire. Results: The results of the chi-square statistical test showed p value = 0.110 (p>0.05), meaning that there was no relationship between the implementation of IMD and the success of exclusive breastfeeding. The results of the calculation of the prevalence ratio (PR) show that mothers who carry out IMD have a 1.699 times chance of successful exclusive breastfeeding compared to those who do not carry out IMD. Conclusion: There is no influence between the implementation of IMD on the success of exclusive breastfeeding. Suggestion: Future researchers are expected to examine other factors that influence the success of exclusive breastfeeding other than early breastfeeding initiation, such as husband and family support factors and daily food factors consumed by mothers during breastfeeding

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Effect of Implementing Early Breastfeeding (Imd) to Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding

Fitriana,

Stianto,

Fatimah

2024

MIKIA

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“…Trends in breastfeeding rates in routinely collected data from other parts of the UK also suggest that the pandemic was not associated with a marked change in breastfeeding prevalence in Wales [ 18 ] (breastfeeding initiation and at 10 days, 6 weeks, 6 months), Scotland [ 19 ] (any breastfeeding and EBF at 6–8 weeks) or Northern Ireland [ 20 ] (breastfeeding initiation and at hospital discharge). In repeated cross-sectional surveys in the Mid-West of Ireland in 2001–2020, an area with traditionally low breastfeeding rates, there was also no change in breastfeeding initiation or at hospital discharge in 2020 compared with the previous years [ 21 ]. Data on admissions to UK neonatal units showed a decrease in breastfeeding at hospital discharge in moderate-to-late preterm infants, but an increase in full-term infants in April-June 2020 compared with December 2019 to February 2020 [ 22 ].…”

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Breastfeeding rates in England during the Covid-19 pandemic and the previous decade: Analysis of national surveys and routine data

Quigley,

Harrison,

Levene

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Background Few studies have compared breastfeeding rates before and during the pandemic using comparable data across time. We used data from two national maternity surveys (NMS) to compare breastfeeding rates in England before and during the pandemic. Methods Analysis was conducted using the NMS from 2018 (pre-pandemic; n = 4,509) and 2020 (during the pandemic; n = 4,611). The prevalence of breastfeeding initiation, and ‘any’ breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) at 6 weeks and 6 months were compared between these surveys. Data were interpreted in the context of underlying trends in these prevalences from previous NMS (from 2010 and 2014), and annual routine data for England (from 2009–10 to 2020–21). Modified Poisson regression was used to estimate adjusted risk ratios (aRR) for the effect of birth during the pandemic (2020 versus 2018) on breastfeeding, with adjustment for sociodemographic and birth-related factors. Results Breastfeeding initiation and any breastfeeding at 6 weeks remained relatively constant in the NMS and the routine data. Birth during the pandemic was associated with a 3 percentage point decrease in EBF at 6 weeks in the NMS (aRR 0.92, 95%CI: 0.87, 0.98 for pandemic versus pre-pandemic), but a smaller decrease in the routine data. Birth during the pandemic was associated with a 3 percentage point increase in any breastfeeding at 6 months in the NMS (aRR 1.05, 95%CI: 1.00, 1.10). Breastfeeding varied across different groups of women in the NMS (i.e. marked inequalities), but the small changes observed between the pandemic and pre-pandemic NMS were broadly similar across the sociodemographic and birth-related factors examined (i.e. no change in inequalities). Conclusion Breastfeeding initiation and any breastfeeding at 6 weeks in England were unaffected by the pandemic, and the persistent inequalities in breastfeeding did not widen. Services should aim to reduce these inequalities in breastfeeding which have been documented since the 1970s.

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“… Philip et al . (2023) report the established culture of combined feeding or combination feeding, offering breastmilk/breastfeeding and CMF, in Ireland, which is detrimental to the continuation of breastfeeding.…”

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A co-designed evaluation study to identify Breastfeeding Knowledge of General Practitioners’ and Practice Nurses’

McGuinness,

Ni Mhurchu,

Frazer

et al. 2024

Health Promotion International

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The World Health Organization and American Academy of Paediatrics recommend exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with complementary solid foods for up to 2 years and beyond. Despite the well-established importance of breastfeeding, Irish rates remain the lowest in Europe. Healthcare professionals’ breastfeeding knowledge and skills have a positive impact on increasing breastfeeding rates. There is limited evidence of the knowledge, attitudes or practices of general practitioners (GPs) and general practice nurses (GPNs), which is essential to breastfeeding in Ireland. The aim of this study was to evaluate the breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes and practices of GPs and GPNs in one community healthcare organisation (CHO) in Ireland. A co-designed evaluation study was used following low-risk ethical exemption (LS-LR-22-161). A modified version of a validated breastfeeding questionnaire was developed. A Project Steering Committee was established that included patient, and public involvement stakeholders. The anonymised survey was distributed via online Qualtrics platform (November 2022–February 2023). STROBE Guidelines were utilised. The overall response rate was 25.9% (n = 121) and valid responses were reported in the article. The total population size was n = 468 (GPs n = 290 and GPNs n = 178). Our pilot study identified that 42.7% (n = 47/110) of respondents never attended a breastfeeding education programme, and 53.9% (n = 55/102) identified that their knowledge could be improved. The majority of respondents, 92.9% (n = 92/99) wish to complete further education in breastfeeding. The results of this pilot study in one CHO in Ireland indicate a gap in knowledge and a need for specific breastfeeding and lactation theoretical and skills training for GPs and GPNs working in primary care to support, promote and protect breastfeeding.

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A repeated cross‐sectional analysis of breastfeeding initiation rates in Ireland for two decades and 10 recommended priorities for improvement

Cited by 5 publications

References 65 publications

Effect of Implementing Early Breastfeeding (Imd) to Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding

Effect of Implementing Early Breastfeeding (Imd) to Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding rates in England during the Covid-19 pandemic and the previous decade: Analysis of national surveys and routine data

A co-designed evaluation study to identify Breastfeeding Knowledge of General Practitioners’ and Practice Nurses’

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