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Factors associated with artificial feeding in Shanghai
1Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
American Journal of Public Health
|February 1, 1992
Summary
Artificial infant feeding is more common in boys, children from highly educated families, and those born via assisted or cesarean delivery. Birth weight also influences feeding choices, with lowest probability around 3750g.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Artificial feeding is a significant aspect of infant care with various influencing factors.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for promoting optimal infant nutrition and health outcomes.
- Previous research has explored some determinants, but comprehensive analysis is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze factors associated with artificial feeding in a large infant cohort in Shanghai.
- To investigate the relationship between infant sex, parental education, delivery mode, birth weight, and artificial feeding practices.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of data from 3285 infants in Shanghai.
- Statistical methods were employed to determine associations between demographic and obstetric factors and artificial feeding.
Main Results:
- Male infants, those from higher socioeconomic backgrounds (higher parental education), and infants born via assisted or cesarean delivery showed a higher likelihood of artificial feeding.
- Infants with birth weights near 3750g had the lowest probability of artificial feeding.
- Both lower and higher birth weights, deviating from the 3750g range, were positively associated with artificial feeding.
Conclusions:
- Infant sex, parental education, delivery mode, and birth weight are significant factors associated with artificial feeding practices.
- These findings highlight the need for tailored infant feeding support considering socioeconomic and obstetric variables.
- Further research can explore the underlying mechanisms and long-term implications of these associations.
