Influence of sociodemographic and psychosocial characteristics on breastfeeding duration of mothers attending breastfeeding support groups

Bošnjak, Anita Pavičić; Grgurić, Josip; Stanojević, Milan; Sonicki, Zdenko

doi:10.1515/jpm.2009.025

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“…The enrolled and randomized women were more often of low socioeconomic status and more often had blue-collar employment, since they were more likely to have no plans for extended breastfeeding. This was in line with findings from our BRAVO pilot study [ 51 ] and previous studies, which showed an inverse relationship between breastfeeding rate and the socioeconomic status [ 57 – 59 ]. The decline rate of participants did not differ according to the women’s socioeconomic status.…”

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BReastfeeding Attitude and Volume Optimization (BRAVO) trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Savitri

Idris

Indawati

et al. 2016

Trials

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BackgroundA growing body of evidence shows the short-term benefits of breastfeeding, which include protection against infections, allergies, and lung diseases. However, evidence on the long-term benefits of breastfeeding is scarce and often conflicting. The BReastfeeding Attitude and Volume Optimization (BRAVO) trial is designed to study the effect of breastfeeding on early signs of later chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic risks later in life. In addition, the effectiveness of breastfeeding empowerment in promoting breastfeeding will also be evaluated.Methods/designThis study is an ongoing randomized trial in Jakarta, Indonesia, that began in July 2012. Pregnant women are being screened for their breastfeeding plan in the third trimester, and those with low intention to breastfeed are randomly allocated to either receiving an add-on breastfeeding-optimization program or usual care. Primary outcomes include breastfeeding rate, lung function, and blood pressure during the first year of life and vascular/cardiac characteristics, which will be measured at the age of 4 to 5 years. Child growth and infection/illness episodes are measured, whereas cognitive testing is planned for the children at 5 years of age.DiscussionTo date, 784 women (80 %) have been randomized of the 1,000 planned, with satisfactory completeness of the 1-year follow up (90.1 %). Included mothers are of lower socioeconomic status and more often have blue-collar jobs, similar to what was observed in the pilot study.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, NCT01566812. Registered on 27 March 2012.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1397-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

BReastfeeding Attitude and Volume Optimization (BRAVO) trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Savitri

Idris

Indawati

et al. 2016

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“…Breastfeeding rates (especially for 'exclusive breastfeeding') have not, however, reached their targets in several countries for example in the United Kingdom and the United States [2,3]. Thus, nursing studies have focused on the factors and interventions that affect the choice of feeding method, initiation of breastfeeding and duration [4-9]. One of the factors known to play a role is attitude towards infant feeding.…”

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Breastfeeding attitudes of Finnish parents during pregnancy

Laanterä¹,

Pölkki

Ekström

et al. 2010

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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BackgroundBreastfeeding attitudes are known to influence infant feeding but little information exists on the prenatal breastfeeding attitudes of parents. The purpose of this study was to describe Finnish parents' prenatal breastfeeding attitudes and their relationships with demographic characteristics.MethodsThe electronic Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitude and Confidence scale was developed and 172 people (123 mothers, 49 fathers) completed the study. The data were analysed using factor analysis and nonparametric methods.ResultsBreastfeeding was regarded as important, but 54% of the respondents wanted both parents to feed the newborn. The mean rank values of breastfeeding attitudes differed significantly when parity, gender, education, age, breastfeeding history and level of breastfeeding knowledge were considered. The respondents who were expecting their first child, were 18-26 years old or had vocational qualifications or moderate breastfeeding knowledge had more negative feelings and were more worried about breastfeeding than respondents who had at least one child, had a higher vocational diploma or academic degree or had high levels of breastfeeding knowledge. Respondents with high levels of breastfeeding knowledge did not appear concerned about equality in feeding.ConclusionsBoth mothers and fathers found breastfeeding important. A father's eagerness to participate in their newborn's life should be included in prenatal breastfeeding counselling and ways in which to support breastfeeding discussed. Relevant information about breastfeeding should focus on the parents who are expecting their first child, those who are young, those with low levels of education or those who have gaps in breastfeeding knowledge, so that fears and negative views can be resolved.

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“…In Croatia there are currently over 200 breastfeeding support groups, led by community nurses and lay peer supporters (19). The first groups were established in the mid 1990's and studies have shown that mothers who attend these groups have higher breastfeeding rates (20). Despite the importance of breastfeeding support groups, none of the nursing textbooks assessed included the topics Fostering breastfeeding support groups and Training and support of community health workers.…”

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Infant and Young Child Feeding in Croatian Nursing Programs

Roguljić

Zakarija‐Grković

2020

Croat. nurs. j. (Online)

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Introduction. Breastfeeding rates in Croatia are far from WHO recommendations, with only 8% of women exclusively breastfeeding at 6 months. Nurses play a key role in supporting optimal infant feeding; therefore, their undergraduate training should cover this topic. Aim. The aim of this study was to determine if infant feeding is part of undergraduate nursing programs in Croatia, and to analyse relevant textbooks. Methods. Between January and March 2019, all publicly available nursing undergraduate curricula (N=9) for the 2018/2019 academic year were assessed. Required textbooks were analysed by two independent assessors using the WHO Infant and Young Child Feeding: Model Chapter for textbooks for medical students and allied health professionals. Results. Infant feeding was included in all the curricula. The mean number of topics from the Model Chapter covered in the four evaluated textbooks was 30.4%, of which 2.7% were classified as correct and thorough, 21% as correct and brief, and 6.7% as incorrect. Fields most poorly covered were: ‘Policy, health system and community actions’ and ‘Appropriate feeding in exceptionally difficult circumstances’. Discussion. This is one of only a few published studies looking at nursing textbook content related to infant feeding. Less than a third of topics, considered mandatory for health professional education, were covered in the required textbooks. Conclusion. Even though infant feeding was part of all assessed nursing curricula in Croatia, the required textbooks were largely outdated, incomplete and at times incorrect.

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Influence of sociodemographic and psychosocial characteristics on breastfeeding duration of mothers attending breastfeeding support groups

Cited by 12 publications

References 28 publications

BReastfeeding Attitude and Volume Optimization (BRAVO) trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

BReastfeeding Attitude and Volume Optimization (BRAVO) trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Breastfeeding attitudes of Finnish parents during pregnancy

Infant and Young Child Feeding in Croatian Nursing Programs

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