| Breastfeeding practices in Duzce, Turkey. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18784321 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Exclusive breastfeeding among infants less than or equal to 6 months old and continued breastfeeding (20-23 months) are high-priority indicators of infant health. We aimed to assess breastfeeding practices, using standardized breastfeeding indicators, and to determine the causes of early discontinuation of breastfeeding (< or = 6 months) in children aged 0 to 24 months in Duzce, Turkey. In this cross-sectional study, the study group consisted of 158 children, and questionnaires were completed by face-to-face interviews with the mothers. The rate of exclusive breastfeeding (< or = 6 months) was 22.4%. The rate of continued breastfeeding (20-23 months) was 10.0%. The 2 primary causes of early discontinuation of breastfeeding were inadequate milk supply (38.1%) and baby not latching on (14.3%). Half of the individuals who recommended infant formula to mothers with infants less than or equal to 6 months old were physicians. |
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Authors:
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Nuray Yesildal; Gulsen Aytar; Kenan Kocabay; Atilla Senih Mayda; Sinemis Cetin Dagli; Talat Bahcebasi |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2008-09-10 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association Volume: 24 ISSN: 0890-3344 ISO Abbreviation: J Hum Lact Publication Date: 2008 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-10-31 Completed Date: 2008-12-18 Revised Date: - |
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: 393-400 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Department of Public Health, Duzce Medical School, Duzce University, Konuralp Duzce, Turkey. |
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Adult Age Factors Breast Feeding / epidemiology* Cross-Sectional Studies Female Humans Infant Infant Food Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena / physiology* Infant, Newborn Male Milk, Human / physiology* Mothers / psychology* Questionnaires Turkey / epidemiology Weaning* |
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