Incorrect advice: the most significant negative determinant on breast feeding in Malta

Montalto, Simon Attard; Borg, Helen; Buttigieg-Said, Mary; Clemmer, Edward J

doi:10.1016/j.midw.2008.06.002

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“…For example, parents have the right to receive information on infant feeding practices, from health professionals, that is independent of commercial interests and free from conflicts of interest. Low levels of breast-feeding have been attributed to lack of knowledge about breast-feeding and incorrect advice on infant feeding from health professionals in Lithuania ( 92 ) , Malta ( 93 ) and Romania ( 94 ) .…”

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Comparison of national cross-sectional breast-feeding surveys by maternal education in Europe (2006–2016)

Sarki

Parlesak

Robertson

2018

Public Health Nutr.

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ObjectiveBreast-feeding is an important determinant of health of mothers and their offspring. The present study aimed to compare breast-feeding rates across Europe disaggregated by maternal education and establish what proportion achieves at least 50 % exclusive breast-feeding (EBF) at 6 months.Design/SettingSecondary analysis of national or sub-national studies’ breast-feeding data for EU Member States plus Norway and Iceland, published in 2006–2016. Nineteen EU Member States plus Norway reported rates of EBF and any breast-feeding disaggregated by maternal education, of which only thirteen could be matched to the International Standard Classification of Education.ParticipantsMothers and their infants aged 0–12 months.ResultsData on EBF rates at 6 and 4 months were found in only four and six countries, respectively. At 6 months, EBF rates of 49 % in Slovakia and 44 % in Hungary were closest to WHO’s target of at least 50 % EBF. At 4 months, mothers with high education level in Denmark, the Netherlands and Germany had the highest EBF rates (71, 52 and 50 %, respectively). Mothers with low education level were less likely to initiate breast-feeding and cessation occurred early. The inequality gap ranged from 63 % in Irish mothers to no gap or very low levels of inequality in Poland, Sweden and Norway.ConclusionsMore mothers with high, compared with low, education initiate breast-feeding and practise EBF for longer. More European policies should be targeted to protect, support and promote breast-feeding, especially among mothers with only mandatory education.

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Comparison of national cross-sectional breast-feeding surveys by maternal education in Europe (2006–2016)

Sarki

Parlesak

Robertson

2018

Public Health Nutr.

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“…Decisions related to infant feeding are complex. Several provider‐related factors including patient‐provider relationship, the quality and amount of time spent by the health care provider with the woman, and breastfeeding knowledge among health care providers may influence breastfeeding practices . Previous studies have shown that when physicians have a negative or no opinion about breastfeeding, women are less likely to initiate breastfeeding .…”

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Association Between Type of Health Professional at Birth and Exclusive Breastfeeding

Haile

Elmasry²,

Chavan³

et al. 2017

J Midwife Womens Health

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Exclusive breastfeeding continuation may be influenced by the type of health professional attending the birth. In addition to having a skilled workforce, health care professionals involved in perinatal care need to be educated and trained to promote and support exclusive breastfeeding as recommended. The complex and multifactorial nature of the maternal decision to exclusively breastfeed requires broader understanding of contextual factors.

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“…Further study is needed to examine the reasons for breastfeeding cessation in the third month and particularly the role of paediatricians’ advice. Many paediatricians are not sufficiently committed to supporting breastfeeding mothers, and artificial feeds are widely recommended without any scientific-based rationale (Attard Montalto et al, 2010).…”

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Mothers’ expectations and other factors affecting breastfeeding at six months in Greece

Bouras

Mexi-Bourna

Bournas

et al. 2013

J Child Health Care

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The objective of this study is to determine the factors influencing breastfeeding duration in Greece. A total of 145 women were interviewed, on the third day post-partum. Women were followed up by telephone interviews at three and six months post-partum. Chi-square test and binomial sequential logistic regression analysis were used for statistical analysis. Results from this study show that baby-friendly hospital, antenatal courses, mother's perception of her capability to successfully breastfeed her infant, mother's intention to breastfeed for a duration of six months or more, mother's and father's education level, introduction of complementary foods or fluids, caesarean delivery, smoking and ethnicity were significantly associated with the duration of breastfeeding. In conclusion, additional antenatal and postnatal framework is necessary. Mothers' prediction of the duration of breastfeeding is an additional tool for identification of women with a high probability for early weaning.

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Incorrect advice: the most significant negative determinant on breast feeding in Malta

Cited by 23 publications

References 18 publications

Comparison of national cross-sectional breast-feeding surveys by maternal education in Europe (2006–2016)

Comparison of national cross-sectional breast-feeding surveys by maternal education in Europe (2006–2016)

Association Between Type of Health Professional at Birth and Exclusive Breastfeeding

Mothers’ expectations and other factors affecting breastfeeding at six months in Greece

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