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PMID: 17391468 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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AIM: To examine the prevalence and determinants of breastfeeding and to identify perinatal, sociodemographic, psychosocial and environmental factors associated with maternal infant feeding intention. METHODS: A sample of 3734 Greek mothers that delivered their infants in 2000 was recruited in a longitudinal cohort study. Data on duration of breastfeeding was based on a questionnaire answered by 76.6% of the participants at 8-12 months postpartum. RESULTS: The rates of any breastfeeding at 3 and 6 months were 52% and 24%, respectively. The corresponding rates of exclusive breastfeeding were 37% and 17%. From Cox regression analysis mother's intention to breastfeed for a short time and upbringing in the area of Athens were significantly associated with early termination of any breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding. A positive intention to breastfeed was influenced by maternal entitlement more than 6 months, delivery in autumn or winter, mother's upbringing abroad and previous breastfeeding experience. CONCLUSIONS: The rates of any breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding during the first year of life were fairly satisfactory. Programs to support breastfeeding are necessary and should encourage women to feel positive to breastfeed, focusing particularly on non-working mothers, mothers with a maternity entitlement less than 6 months and mothers who lack previous breastfeeding experience. |
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Authors:
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Chryssa Bakoula; Alexandra Veltsista; Anargyroula Prezerakou; Maria Moustaki; Andreas Fretzayas; Polyxeni Nicolaidou |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) Volume: 96 ISSN: 0803-5253 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Paediatr. Publication Date: 2007 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-29 Completed Date: 2007-05-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9205968 Medline TA: Acta Paediatr Country: Norway |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 510-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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First Department of Paediatrics, University of Athens, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, Athens 11527, Greece. cbakoula@med.uoa.gr |
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Breast Feeding
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epidemiology*,
psychology Cohort Studies Decision Making Female Greece / epidemiology Humans Infant Intention Mothers / psychology* Prevalence Risk Factors Socioeconomic Factors Time Factors Women, Working / psychology* |
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