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Breastfeeding Prevalence among an Alaskan Inupiat Eskimo Population.

S Cutting¹, M B Flanders-Stepans

¹S ummer C utting is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Anchorage, Alaska.

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Breastfeeding rates among Alaskan Inupiat Eskimos have declined significantly over the past 20 years, particularly for exclusive breastfeeding. However, younger mothers show a rising trend in initiating breastfeeding.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Pediatrics
Anthropology

Background:

Breastfeeding offers crucial immunologic, nutritional, and psychological benefits for infants.
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life.
Understanding infant feeding practices in indigenous populations is vital for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the prevalence of breastfeeding among Alaskan Inupiat Eskimo women.
To identify trends in infant feeding practices within this specific demographic.
To assess changes in breastfeeding over the past two decades.

Main Methods:

An exploratory study design was employed.
A convenience sample of 36 Inupiat women across three age cohorts (18-25, 26-40, 41-60) was recruited.
Data on infant feeding methods were collected from women and their children, with statistical analysis using 95% confidence intervals.

Main Results:

A substantial decline in exclusive breastfeeding for six months or longer was observed in the Inupiat sample over the past 20 years.
A downward trend in breastfeeding initiation was noted among mothers aged 26-39.
Conversely, mothers aged 18-25 exhibited an increasing trend in breastfeeding initiation.

Conclusions:

Breastfeeding practices among Alaskan Inupiat Eskimos have shifted considerably, with a notable decrease in prolonged exclusive breastfeeding.
While older mothers show a decline in initiating breastfeeding, younger mothers are increasingly adopting this practice.
These findings highlight the need for targeted public health interventions to support and promote breastfeeding within this community.