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[The social-and-psychological factors related to prevalence of breast feeding]
Insights
Mothers
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Breastfeeding rates are influenced by societal and familial factors.
- Inadequate maternal education on breastfeeding practices is a significant concern.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors affecting breastfeeding prevalence and duration.
- To inform strategies for promoting breastfeeding.
Main Methods:
- A social-and-hygienic study.
- Survey of 1088 families across three Russian cities (Moscow, Ulyanovsk, Cherkessk).
- Utilized a specially designed questionnaire.
Main Results:
- Poor breastfeeding outcomes are linked to insufficient maternal information.
- Information gaps stem from healthcare providers, family, and friends.
- Established practices within families significantly impact breastfeeding success.
Conclusions:
- Maternal education is crucial for successful breastfeeding.
- Interventions should target information dissemination from multiple sources.
- Regional strategies are needed to support and promote breastfeeding.
Abstract:
A comprehensive social-and-hygienic study of families with newborns was undertaken for the purpose of defining the factors influencing the prevalence and duration of breastfeeding. A special questionnaire was worked out that was addressed to 1088 families in 3 cities, i.e. Moscow, Ulyanovsk and Cherkessk. The poor and worsening parameters of breast feeding were found to result, primarily, from the shaped practice of breast feeding present in families, when the mothers are insufficiently informed on such feeding by medical personnel, family members and family friends. An analysis of the obtained data provided for outlining the actual related ways and means on how to maintain, protect and promote the breastfeeding at the regional level.
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