Acculturation and the initiation of breastfeeding

Rassin, David K.; Markides, Kyriakos S.; Baranowski, Tom; Richardson, C. Joan; Mikrut, W; Bee, David E.

doi:10.1016/0895-4356(94)90171-6

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“…These results are consistent with other studies that show lower initiation of breastfeeding among U.S.-born Mexican-Americans compared to Mexico-born immigrants (7)(8)(9)(10)(11). To our knowledge, this is the first study to examine duration of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding among Mexican-origin women by time in the U.S.…”

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confidence: 81%

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The Effect of Time in the U.S. on the Duration of Breastfeeding in Women of Mexican Descent

Harley

Stamm

Eskenazi

2007

Matern Child Health J

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Objectives-Although women of Mexican decent have high rates of breastfeeding, these rates may vary considerably by acculturation level. This study investigated whether increased years of residence in the U.S. is associated with poorer breastfeeding practices, including shorter duration of any and exclusive breastfeeding, in a population of low-income mothers of Mexican descent. (n=490) were recruited from prenatal clinics serving a predominantly Mexican-origin population in an agricultural region of California. Women were interviewed during pregnancy, shortly postpartum, and when their child was 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 3.5 years of age. Methods-Pregnant womenResults-Increased years of residence in the U.S. was associated with decreased likelihood of initiating breastfeeding and shorter duration of exclusive and any breastfeeding. Median duration of exclusive breastfeeding was 2 months for women living in the U.S. for 5 years or less, 1 month for women living in the U.S. for 6 to 10 years, and less than one week for women living in the U.S. for 11 years or more, or for their entire lives (lifetime residents). After controlling for maternal age, education, marital status and work status, lifetime residents of the U.S. were 2.4 times more likely to stop breastfeeding, and 1.5 times more likely to stop exclusive breastfeeding, than immigrants who had lived in the U.S. for 5 years or less.Conclusions-Efforts are needed to encourage and support Mexican-origin women to maintain their cultural tradition of breastfeeding as they become more acculturated in the U.S.

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“…Studies have found that immigrant women who were born in Mexico are more likely to initiate breastfeeding in the hospital than their Mexican-American counterparts born in the U.S. (7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13). However, few studies have examined the effect of acculturation on duration of breastfeeding beyond the postpartum period.…”

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The Effect of Time in the U.S. on the Duration of Breastfeeding in Women of Mexican Descent

Harley

Stamm

Eskenazi

2007

Matern Child Health J

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“…Currently, 66% of Hispanic infants born in U.S. hospitals receive breast milk while in the hospital, and only 28% receive breast milk at age 6 months (Ryan, 1997). Acculturation to an American lifestyle is strongly associated with a failure to initiate breastfeeding (Rassin et al, 1994). Studies have demonstrated that, generally for Hispanic mothers, the most important predictor variable for breastfeeding is support from their mothers; however, the influence of physicians, friends, and male partners is also important (Baranowski et al, 1983).…”

Section: Breastfeeding Ratesmentioning

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“…The literature reports that the more acculturated Hispanic women are to the United States, the less likely they are to breastfeed (Balcazar et al, 1995;DenmanVitale & Murillo, 1999;Rassin et al, 1994). Rassin and colleagues (1994) reported that, for women on the U.S.-Mexico border near Brownsville, Texas, the variables of degree of acculturation, age, and marital status were significantly associated with breastfeeding initiation; however, variables such as occupational status, education, and income were not significantly associated with breastfeeding initiation.…”

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Assessing Infant Breastfeeding Beliefs Among Low-Income Mexican Americans

Gill

Reifsnider²,

Mann³

et al. 2004

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Focus groups were conducted with low-income, pregnant women and new mothers receiving services from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC program) along with their male partners and their mothers. All participants were Hispanics of Mexican American origin. The topics for the focus-group discussions were breastfeeding beliefs and perceptions. All participants were aware of the benefits of breastfeeding. Participants identified time, embarrassment, and pain as barriers to breastfeeding; discussed decision-making efforts regarding breastfeeding; identified cultural beliefs related to breastfeeding; and discussed the lack of care-provider support for breastfeeding.

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“…Research related to breastfeeding among Hispanic women did not acknowledge the country of origin or the ethnicity of the population and, thus, did not address the potential differences among Hispanic groups (Balcazar, Trier, & Cobas, 1995;Gorman, Byrd, & VanDerslice, 1995;Kiehl, Anderson, Wilson, & Fosson, 1996;Locklin & Naber, 1993;Obermeyer & Castle, 1997). Moreover, many researchers studied breastfeeding initiation and/or duration, but the length of follow-up efforts varied, ranging from 1 week to, seldom, 6 months (Boettcher, Chezem, Roepke, & Whitaker, 1999;Hill, 1991;Long, Funk-Arculeta, Geiger, Mozar, & Heins, 1995;Perez & Valdes, 1991;Perez-Escamilla, Segura-Milan, Pollitt, & Dewey, 1993;Pugin, Valdes, Labbok, Perez, & Aravena, 1996;Rassin et al, 1994;Spake & Harris, 1993). Furthermore, breastfeeding, in terms of exclusivity, was not clearly defined in most studies.…”

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Development and Testing of a Prenatal Breastfeeding Education Intervention for Hispanic Women

Schlickau¹,

Wilson²

2005

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Many immigrant Hispanic women in the United States choose to bottle-feed rather than breastfeed. This article describes an intervention that was developed and tested in a two-step process. Two studies were undertaken. First, a qualitative inquiry explored the breastfeeding beliefs, attitudes, meanings, and practices of Hispanic women. Results informed the design of a culturally appropriate prenatal breastfeeding education intervention. Secondly, the researchers undertook a quantitative study of the intervention's success in increasing breastfeeding duration among Hispanic women. Methodology and findings of this study have implications for future interventions that promote breastfeeding.

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Acculturation and the initiation of breastfeeding

Cited by 70 publications

References 16 publications

The Effect of Time in the U.S. on the Duration of Breastfeeding in Women of Mexican Descent

The Effect of Time in the U.S. on the Duration of Breastfeeding in Women of Mexican Descent

Assessing Infant Breastfeeding Beliefs Among Low-Income Mexican Americans

Development and Testing of a Prenatal Breastfeeding Education Intervention for Hispanic Women

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