Empowerment in breastfeeding as viewed by women: A qualitative study

Heidari, Zeinab; Kohan, Shahnaz; Keshvari, Mahrokh

doi:10.4103/jehp.jehp_34_16

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“…The findings of the present study indicate that adequate knowledge and skills for breastfeeding practices have a positive effect on the formation of breastfeeding empowerment. This result was similar to a study by Heidari, Kohan and Keshvari (2017) which also showed that the participants' knowledge and skills to prevent and solve breastfeeding problems, and self-efficacy in solving breastfeeding problems are some of the significant factors of empowerment in breastfeeding. A study by Kang, Choi and Ryu (2008) showed that the breastfeeding empowerment was effective in increasing the breastfeeding rate and helped mothers to actively solve problems and cope with difficulties.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…Two systematic reviews of research mostly from developing countries have demonstrated the influence of grandmothers (Aubel 2012;Negin et al 2016). Other studies also mentioned that receiving breastfeeding support from the health care provider, family and society is an important source of emotional support during the postpartum period (Heidari, Kohan and Keshvari 2017;Nelson 2006;Di Manno, Macdonald and Knight 2015). Previous findings have also established the importance of the nurse as a source of breastfeeding information and support (Isabella and Isabella 1994).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Temiar Women Breastfeeding Experiences: A Journey to Empowerment

Abdullah¹,

Saleh²

2020

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Empowerment of women pertaining to breastfeeding gives women the ability to act and the right to do so. Breastfeeding confirms a woman's power to control her own body and a woman's unique ability to care for her infant in the best way possible. Empowerment of mothers will help protect or restore breastfeeding cultures around the world. A qualitative research method involving 15 in-depth interviews and four focus group discussions were chosen in this study to compare and contrast two different locations: the communities of Pos Tuel and Pos Brooke in Kelantan, Malaysia which represent different lifestyle experiences of indigenous Temiar people. Analysis of participants' descriptions led to the emergence of four main categories: knowledge and skills pertaining to breastfeeding, maternal satisfaction and enjoyment in breastfeeding, family belief in the value of breastfeeding, and breastfeeding support from surrounding people. The findings from this study are crucial in the preservation of breastfeeding culture among the women and can be used to design comprehensive plans in promoting breastfeeding among other indigenous groups.

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Temiar Women Breastfeeding Experiences: A Journey to Empowerment

Abdullah¹,

Saleh²

2020

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“…Increasing awareness of the modifiable barriers experienced by mothers during breastfeeding may help health professionals in the detection of mothers at risk for early cessation of breastfeeding and the implementation of targeted breastfeeding support [12,13].…”

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Breastfeeding Difficulties and Risk for Early Breastfeeding Cessation

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Although breast milk is the normative feeding for infants, breastfeeding rates are lower than recommended. We investigated breastfeeding difficulties experienced by mothers in the first months after delivery and their association with early breastfeeding discontinuation. We conducted a prospective observational study. Mothers breastfeeding singleton healthy term newborns at hospital discharge were enrolled and, at three months post-delivery, were administered a questionnaire on their breastfeeding experience. Association among neonatal/maternal characteristics, breastfeeding difficulties and support after hospital discharge, and type of feeding at three months was assessed using multivariate binary logistic regression analysis. We enrolled 792 mothers, 552 completed the study. Around 70.3% of mothers experienced breastfeeding difficulties, reporting cracked nipples, perception of insufficient amount of milk, pain, and fatigue. Difficulties occurred mostly within the first month. Half of mothers with breastfeeding issues felt well-supported by health professionals. Maternal perception of not having a sufficient amount of milk, infant’s failure to thrive, mastitis, and the return to work were associated with a higher risk of non-exclusive breastfeeding at three months whereas vaginal delivery and breastfeeding support after hospital discharge were associated with a decreased risk. These results underline the importance of continued, tailored professional breastfeeding support.

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“…Interventions focusing on assisting a lactating parent with identifying their own power through breastfeeding/chestfeeding education and skills may help to increase breastfeeding/chestfeeding duration and initiation (Heidari et al, 2017).…”

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Trust Black Women: Using Photovoice to Amplify the Voices of Black Women to Identify and Address Barriers to Breastfeeding in Southeast Georgia

Marshall

Cook

2022

Health Promotion Practice

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Barriers to breastfeeding for Black mothers are well documented in the literature. Local context is crucial for understanding and addressing barriers. Our research used the photovoice method to amplify the voices of Black mothers in Chatham County, Georgia. Guided by the sociol-ecological model, this photovoice project explored and identified the social, cultural, and physical barriers to breastfeeding that the mothers experienced. Two additional themes emerged through data analysis: personal comfort with public breastfeeding and the women’s recommendations for breastfeeding support and normalization. Lack of physical spaces, lack of peer and family support, the need to overcome the stigma associated with breastfeeding, and advocating for more lactation spaces were commonly stated by the participants. These results led to the creation of a policy toolkit, a breastfeeding policy template, a proclamation to make the City of Savannah a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community, an online photobook to share the experiences of the mothers, and additional paths of dialogue to increase inclusivity and expand health equity within Chatham County.

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Empowerment in breastfeeding as viewed by women: A qualitative study

Cited by 11 publications

References 22 publications

Temiar Women Breastfeeding Experiences: A Journey to Empowerment

Temiar Women Breastfeeding Experiences: A Journey to Empowerment

Breastfeeding Difficulties and Risk for Early Breastfeeding Cessation

Trust Black Women: Using Photovoice to Amplify the Voices of Black Women to Identify and Address Barriers to Breastfeeding in Southeast Georgia

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