The relationship between breastfeeding attitudes and perceived stress levels of Turkish mothers

Duran, Songül; Kaynak, Serap; Karadaş, Ayşe

doi:10.1111/scs.12749

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“…Symptoms of depression were negatively associated with breastfeeding attitude and self-efficacy, and symptoms of stress were negatively associated with self-efficacy. These results align with the international literature that has found that postnatal mental health can have a negative impact on breastfeeding beliefs (20)(21)(22)(23)(24).…”

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“…Maternal depression and anxiety have been found to be associated with lower breastfeeding self-efficacy (20)(21)(22). Maternal depression and stress have also been shown to be associated with less favorable attitudes towards breastfeeding (23,24), such as being more skeptical or unsupportive of the practice (25). Having a positive attitude about breastfeeding is important since breastfeeding beliefs have been shown to not only be associated with higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding (25)(26)(27)(28), but also other measures of breastfeeding outcomes, such as the duration the infant is breastfed (27)(28)(29), and the mother's satisfaction with breastfeeding (30).…”

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Postnatal Mental Health, Breastfeeding Beliefs, and Breastfeeding Practices in Rural China

Jiang

Zhang

Cohen

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Background The importance of breastfeeding in low- and middle- income countries is well recognized, yet the importance of postnatal mental health on breastfeeding practices and beliefs in these settings has been understudied. This study investigates the associations between maternal mental health problems and breastfeeding beliefs as well as practices in rural China. Methods Cross-sectional data were collected from 742 mothers of infants under six months old in rural Sichuan Province, China. Surveys collected data on maternal mental health problems (depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms), breastfeeding beliefs (attitudes and self-efficacy), and breastfeeding practices. Ordinary least squares regression, multiple logistic regression and heterogeneous effect analyses were used to determine the associations between maternal mental health and breastfeeding outcomes. Results Among all respondents, 13% showed symptoms of depression, 16% anxiety, and 9% stress. The prevalence of full breastfeeding was 59.3%. Breastfeeding attitude was significantly associated with symptoms of depression (p = 0.023) and breastfeeding self-efficacy with symptoms of depression (p = 0.001) and symptoms of stress (p = 0.020). However, there were no significant associations between symptoms of mental health problems and full breastfeeding. The heterogeneous effects analyses revealed that full breastfeeding was negatively associated with stress symptoms when the infant was from a high-income family (p = 0.011). In addition, full breastfeeding was negatively associated with the father having a higher education level (p = 0.026, p = 0.048, and p = 0.020) and the infant being older than 2 months old (p = 0.000, p = 0.000, p = 0.00), regardless of maternal mental health problem symptoms. Conclusion Symptoms of maternal mental health problems are significantly associated with breastfeeding attitude and self-efficacy, yet has less of an association with breastfeeding practices. To improve breastfeeding practices, interventions need a multi-dimensional approach that should not only focus on improving maternal mental well-being but also consider demographic background characteristics.

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confidence: 91%

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confidence: 99%

Postnatal Mental Health, Breastfeeding Beliefs, and Breastfeeding Practices in Rural China

Jiang

Zhang

Cohen

et al. 2021

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“…Our study showed that exclusively breastfeeding mothers had lower PSS-10 scores than mothers who practiced mixed feeding. This result supports those of previous studies, which revealed that breastfeeding mothers showed significantly less perceived stress than mothers who bottle fed (Duran, Kaynak, & Karadaş, 2020;Mezzacappa, Guethlein, & Katkin, 2002). Groër (2005) revealed that breastfeeding mothers have more positive mood and lower perceived stress than those using artificial nutrition.…”

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Effects of Breastfeeding on Stress Measured by Saliva Cortisol Level and Perceived Stress

Mizuhata

Taniguchi

Shimada

et al. 2020

Asian Pac Isl Nurs Js

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Purpose: The effects of breastfeeding on postpartum depression symptoms and stress using physiological measures require investigation. Background: Breastfeeding suppresses the secretion of cortisol. Oxytocin levels correlate negatively with symptoms of postpartum depression. Aim: To investigate the effects of breastfeeding on stress and postpartum depression. Methods: We examined 79 breastfeeding women using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale-10, and the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, and measured the salivary cortisol levels before and after breastfeeding. Findings: There was a negative correlation between the duration of suckling and changes in salivary cortisol levels following breastfeeding (rs = −0.333, p < 0.05). Salivary cortisol levels immediately following breastfeeding were significantly lower compared to mothers who used mixed feeding methods (p < 0.001). Breastfeeding mothers had lower perceived stress than mothers using mixed feeding methods (β = −0.260, p < 0.05). There was no association between breastfeeding and postpartum depression; however, there was an association between postpartum depression and perceived stress (β = 0.622, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Salivary cortisol levels significantly decreased following breastfeeding, with longer suckling times correlating with lower cortisol levels. Breastfeeding reduced stress and increased breastfeeding self-efficacy.

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“…Um estudo recente avaliou a relação entre o estresse da mãe e a amamentação e demonstrou que o ato ou a atitude de amamentar diminui à medida que o estresse percebido pela mãe aumenta. Sendo assim, as mães devem aprender estratégias sobre como lidar com o estresse, a fim de melhorar seu engajamento em relação à amamentação, e que serviços de aconselhamento devem ser iniciados no pré-natal, a fim de incentivá-las a amamentar (DURAN;KAYNAK;KARADAS, 2019).…”

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Avaliação da mamada, autoeficácia do aleitamento materno e fatores influentes no desmame precoce em primíparas

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O leite materno é o alimento mais recomendado para o bebê, porém as taxas de aleitamento materno no Brasil não atingiram níveis desejáveis. Objetivou-se avaliar a confiança das primíparas no aleitamento materno; identificar os parâmetros desfavoráveis à amamentação e correlacioná-los ao desmame precoce. Pesquisa prospectiva e observacional, composta por 101 primíparas avaliadas por meio da Escala de Autoeficácia da Amamentação (EAAM) e do Formulário de Observação da Mamada (FOM), no período pós-parto imediato e posterior, via contato telefônico, a fim de informar sobre a continuidade do aleitamento materno e/ou desmame. Elevados escores de EAAM foram encontrados, possivelmente, por conta do suporte da equipe que atua na promoção do aleitamento materno. A observação da mãe constituiu a variável preditiva para ocorrência do desfecho com desmame precoce. Comportamentos preditivos para o desmame precoce estão associados à condição física da mãe durante a mamada, sendo fundamental o monitoramento dos parâmetros desfavoráveis à amamentação, pela equipe.

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The relationship between breastfeeding attitudes and perceived stress levels of Turkish mothers

Cited by 18 publications

References 23 publications

Postnatal Mental Health, Breastfeeding Beliefs, and Breastfeeding Practices in Rural China

Postnatal Mental Health, Breastfeeding Beliefs, and Breastfeeding Practices in Rural China

Effects of Breastfeeding on Stress Measured by Saliva Cortisol Level and Perceived Stress

Avaliação da mamada, autoeficácia do aleitamento materno e fatores influentes no desmame precoce em primíparas

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