Community Breastfeeding Attitudes and Beliefs

Vari, Patty M.; Vogeltanz-Holm, Nancy; Olsen, Glenn; Anderson, Cindy M.; Holm, Jeffrey E.; Peterson, Heidi; Henly, Susan J.

doi:10.1080/07399332.2012.655391

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“…This is in line with a large body of literature suggesting the negative impact of an absence of breastfeeding knowledge within the community and by social contacts [e.g. 45,46,47]. Our ndings suggest networking as a mechanism, whereby mothers who have used the services and PSs talk to mothers and other people in the community about breastfeeding and BPS services.…”

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Adapting Breastfeeding Support in Areas of Socio-Economic Deprivation: A Case Study Approach.

Hunt¹,

Thomson²,

Whittaker³

et al. 2020

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Background: There are inequalities in breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates, whereby socio-economically disadvantaged mothers are least likely to breastfeed. Breastfeeding peer support (BPS) interventions are recommended as a solution, and in the UK non-profit organisations are commissioned to deliver BPS services in areas of socio-economic deprivation. BPS interventions have a mixed evidence base, offering limited knowledge about the interaction between context and intervention and how this affects women’s experiences. Methods: This interpretive study used a case study methodology to explore how and why two BPS services developed their services in socio-economically deprived contexts. Methods aimed to generate holistic understanding of BPS service development. Data collected across both cases comprised; observation (n=1), and semi-structured interviews with: mothers who had (n=10) and had not (n=9) engaged with the BPS services, peer supporters (PSs) (n=9), community health professionals (n=5), infant feeding co-ordinators (n=2), non-profit organisation managers (n=3), and public health commissioners (n=2). Inductive grounded theory analytic techniques of open coding and constant comparisons, followed by cross case comparisons, were used to analyse the data. Results: The over-arching theme - ‘the transcending influence of society’ – offers insights into the underlying context and drivers impacting service development. It reflects how funding and data sharing arrangements determined service operation and the peer’s access to women. Four underpinning themes explain how: peer supporters were resourceful in adapting their services (‘adapting and modifying the support’); BPS organisations worked to enable women’s access to supportive breastfeeding environments, but did not necessarily focus service development on the needs of women living in areas of deprivation (‘supporting women’s journeys to access’); the BPS-professional connections for supporting access and how BPS could result in more supportive community environments (‘building relationships’); and how management practices precluded meaningful use of data to provide context led service development (‘ways of using knowledge’). Conclusions: Findings suggest that while PSs are commissioned to focus on those most in need, there is limited discussion, collection, or use of knowledge about women’s lives to develop needs-led service delivery. The key recommendation is the development of a social ecological tool to facilitate the use and application of contextual knowledge.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

Adapting Breastfeeding Support in Areas of Socio-Economic Deprivation: A Case Study Approach.

Hunt¹,

Thomson²,

Whittaker³

et al. 2020

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“…These items required a “yes, no” or “I don’t know” selection; the amount or delivery method was not defined (Noel-Weiss, 2012). The questions were chosen by the researchers to assess participant exposure and deemed appropriate after reviewing similar literature (Van Wagenen, Magnusson & Neiger, 2015; Vari et al, 2013). Supplementary material includes a complete copy of the survey.…”

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Relationship among Breastfeeding Exposure, Knowledge, and Attitudes in Collegiate Males Residing in East Texas

2018

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Background: Researchers exploring breastfeeding attitudes and knowledge among women suggest the decision to breastfeed is influenced by the male partner, yet few studies address males. Because collegiate males will soon enter fatherhood, assessment of their attitudes and knowledge may inform interventions aimed at increasing intention to breastfeed. Research aim: This study aimed to describe collegiate males’ exposure to, attitude toward, and knowledge about breastfeeding. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was used with males ≥ 18 years of age enrolled at a Texas public university. Attitude indices measured included social limitations, public displays of breastfeeding, and employer accommodations. Descriptive statistics, correlational and regression analyses were employed. Results: The participants’ ( N = 949) average age was 25.48 years; > 80% reported not being fathers. Exposure to breastfeeding was high; > 80% witnessed breastfeeding and/or had someone close breastfeed. High attitude scores indicated social acceptability of breastfeeding. Knowledge appeared limited: only 16% identified the recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life; > 50% overlooked the reduced risk for overweight/obesity, ear infections, diarrhea, or food allergies. Correlations between knowledge, exposure, total attitude, and index scores were positive ( p < .01) except for the public displays index. Stepwise multiple regression determined that breastfeeding exposure, knowledge scores, and father’s educational level predicted total attitude score, ( R2 = 0.13, F (3,851) = 44.02, p < .01). Conclusion: The positive attitudes outcome among this male population is promising for breastfeeding support and advocacy. Education efforts improving knowledge will likely increase behavioral intention, resulting in increased breastfeeding rates and duration.

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“…Since 2000, studies in the United States that explored infantfeeding attitudes, knowledge, exposure, experiences, and intentions of college students have appeared in peer-reviewed journals. Evidence demonstrates that breastfeeding exposure, knowledge, and attitudes predicted breastfeeding intentions (Dodgson, Bloomfield, & Choi, 2014;Froehlich et al, 2013;Jefferson, 2014bJefferson, , 2015Kavanagh, Lou, Nicklas, Habibi, & Murphy, 2012;Marrone, Vogeltanz-Holm, & Holm, 2008;Spear, 2006;Vari et al, 2013). Although the evidence among college-educated students in the United States provides a view of breastfeeding beliefs, the samples were primarily Caucasian students all from one course or major (Dodgson et al, 2014;Kavanagh et al, 2012;Marrone et al, 2008;Spear, 2006) and one exclusive sample of African American students (Jefferson, 2014b(Jefferson, , 2015, with no comparisons made among racial groups.…”

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Breastfeeding Exposure, Attitudes, and Intentions of African American and Caucasian College Students

Jefferson

2016

J Hum Lact

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Community Breastfeeding Attitudes and Beliefs

Cited by 19 publications

References 47 publications

Adapting Breastfeeding Support in Areas of Socio-Economic Deprivation: A Case Study Approach.

Adapting Breastfeeding Support in Areas of Socio-Economic Deprivation: A Case Study Approach.

Relationship among Breastfeeding Exposure, Knowledge, and Attitudes in Collegiate Males Residing in East Texas

Breastfeeding Exposure, Attitudes, and Intentions of African American and Caucasian College Students

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