Breastfeeding knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding of infants in first six months of life
Journal Title: Roczniki Państwowego Zakładu Higieny - Year 2017, Vol 68, Issue 1
Abstract
Background. Exclusive breastfeeding is the gold standard in infant nutrition. The maternal decision to breastfeed is affected by various factors, including breastfeeding knowledge. Objective. The purpose of this study was the assessment of the breastfeeding knowledge in selected group of mothers of infants under 7 months and its relationship to the exclusivity of breastfeeding. Material and methods. The study was carried out using the CAWI method from Dec 2014 till Feb 2015 among 446 mothers (aged 18-42) of infants under 7 months. The most of women lived in towns >100.000 inhabitants, had an university education and normal pre-pregnancy BMI. Breastfeeding knowledge was estimated using 15 questions (both 6 in general and child-related category and 3 in mother-related category). Results were analysed using multivariate logistic analysis and Chi2 and U-Mann Whitney tests. Results. 57% (group A) of women exclusively breastfeed their infants and 43% (group B) did not. Average mean breastfeeding knowledge test score was 11.9±3.4 points. Higher mean was observed in group A compared with group B (12.9±2.8 vs. 10.6±3.7 points; p≤0.001). Predictors of lower score (<11 points) were professional education, overweight and living in the rural area. Each correct answer to questions in general (OR1.93; 95%CI 1.57-2.37) or in child-related (OR1.33; 95%CI 1.10-1.63) category improved the chance of exclusive breastfeeding. Women from group A had a better score in every question. Conclusion. Breastfeeding education for mothers may improve breastfeeding rates.
Authors and Affiliations
M. A. Zielińska, A. Sobczak, J. Hamułka
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP318966
- DOI -
- Views 60
- Downloads 0
Holistic measurement of well-being: psychometric properties of the physical, mental and social well-being scale (PMSW-21) for adults
Background. A holistic approach to health requires the development of tools that would allow to measure the inner world of individuals within its physical, mental and social dimensions. Objectives. To create the Physica...
Analysis of Polish Internet retail sites offering electronic cigarettes
Background. Electronic cigarettes as possibly healthier alternative to conventional cigarettes are gaining popularity worldwide, although they are still hazardous to human health. Partly it is caused by unregulated adver...
In memoriam: Professor Wiesław Magdzik, MD - nestor of Polish epidemiology (1932-2015)
In memoriam: Professor Wiesław Magdzik, MD - nestor of Polish epidemiology (1932-2015)
Assessment of the nutritional value daily food rations of children aged 1-4 years
Background. An adequately balanced daily food rations (DFR) providing the organism with a sufficient amount of energy and nutrients, including minerals, is particularly important in infanthood and early childhood due to...
Studies to determine whether underground waters in Wielkopolska region (Poland) containing humus substances are suitable for practical purposes
Background. Water derived from Miocene aquifer in Wielkopolska region (Poland) has a ‘brown-black’ colouration resulting from humus substances. Because this colour is difficult to remove, such water is considered unfit f...