Exploration of Factors Associated with Intention, Initiation and Duration of Breastfeeding.
Ir Med J
; 113(7): 124, 2020 Jul 30.
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ABSTRACT
Aim To assess breastfeeding intention, initiation and duration up to three months postnatal and associated factors. Methods Secondary data from 131 healthy pregnant women participating in an RCT in a Dublin hospital who recorded intention to breastfeed were included. Demographic and breastfeeding data were collected. Results Of the 131 women, 91.6% (n=120) reported intending to breastfeed. 91.7% of those subsequently initiated breastfeeding (n=110/120). Of those intending to breastfeed, 78.9% (n=86/109) and 68.9% (n=73/106) remained breastfeeding at one and three months postnatal respectively. Higher education (p<0.05) and lower BMI (p<0.05) were significantly associated with initiation and duration of breastfeeding. Ethnicity, age, parity or mode of delivery were not significantly associated with breastfeeding. Conclusion Many factors are associated with breastfeeding intention and duration including education and BMI. It is important to develop tailored support measures to encourage initiation and continuation of breastfeeding.
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Risk_factors_studies
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2020
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