| Barriers to compliance with infant-feeding recommendations among low-income women. | |
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PMID: 16467285 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Focus groups were used to examine relationships among maternal beliefs, feeding intentions, and infant-feeding behaviors among 65 Women, Infants and Children-eligible (28 English-speaking and 37 Spanish-speaking) mothers. Participants shared common beliefs that breast-feeding was beneficial; nevertheless, many believed that early introduction of formula and solid foods was unavoidable in certain situations. Medical providers and Women, Infants and Children staff were sources of infant-feeding information, and the Spanish-speaking mothers attempted to adhere to the guidance. However, the English-speaking mothers often ignored this advice if it was not perceived as working for the family's circumstances. Mothers, believing that providers would not understand that they were compelled to reject infant-feeding recommendations, would not ask for assistance when facing difficulties. Instead, mothers relied on relatives and others for infant-feeding guidance. Educational efforts should acknowledge mothers' true circumstances, target support to each situation, and emphasize the health value of complementary foods rather than their association with infant motor development. |
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Authors:
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M Jane Heinig; Jennifer R Follett; Kara D Ishii; Katherine Kavanagh-Prochaska; Roberta Cohen; Jeanette Panchula |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association Volume: 22 ISSN: 0890-3344 ISO Abbreviation: J Hum Lact Publication Date: 2006 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-02-09 Completed Date: 2006-05-18 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8709498 Medline TA: J Hum Lact Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 27-38 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis, California 95616, USA. |
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Adult Breast Feeding / epidemiology, statistics & numerical data* Decision Making Female Focus Groups Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Humans Infant Infant Care Infant, Newborn Mothers / psychology* Patient Compliance / psychology* Poverty* Weaning |
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