| Prenatal infant feeding intent and perceived social support for breastfeeding in Manitoba first nations communities: a role for health care providers. | |
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PMID: 9494299 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In a prospective study of pregnant women (n = 36) in four southern Manitoba First Nations communities to test a breastfeeding decision-making model, maternal perceptions of the impact of referents (individuals and groups which impact a woman's decisions) was measured. A quantitative "referent score" comprised of a measure of the referent's "breastfeeding-supportiveness" and a measure of maternal compliance with the referent. The woman's own mother, the community health nurse, and the physician were perceived as highly supportive of breastfeeding, and as people with whom the woman was most likely to comply. Women also identified the timing of their infant feeding decisions, as reported in the third trimester of pregnancy. Only 22% had decided prior to pregnancy. During the third trimester, 36% did not know their infant feeding choice. Women forced to verbalize a "choice" prior to being informed may make decisions based on the perceived cultural norm, which may be bottle feeding. A neutral attitude by health professionals may be harmful if it prevents informed choice by pregnant or postpartum clients. Prenatal education of the pregnant woman with her own mother, and adolescent school education of the peer group (sisters, close friends and male partner) may need to be incorporated into a community strategy to promote breastfeeding. |
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Authors:
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P J Martens |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of circumpolar health Volume: 56 ISSN: 1239-9736 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Circumpolar Health Publication Date: 1997 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-03-20 Completed Date: 1998-03-20 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9713056 Medline TA: Int J Circumpolar Health Country: FINLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 104-20 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. |
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Adult Breast Feeding / ethnology* Decision Making* Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Indians, North American / psychology* Male Manitoba Models, Psychological* Mothers / education, psychology* Pregnancy Professional-Patient Relations Prospective Studies Social Support* Time Factors |
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