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Changes in breast-feeding in the Philippines 1973-1983
D K Guilkey1, B M Popkin, W Flieger
1Department of Economics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27516-3997.
Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Research on breast-feeding trends is limited. This study examines how population changes and behaviors influenced breast-feeding extent and duration in the Philippines from 1973 to 1983, finding distinct factors for each.
Area of Science:
- Maternal and Child Health
- Demographic Health Surveys
- Lactation Science
Background:
- Limited research exists on temporal changes in breast-feeding patterns.
- Understanding determinants of breast-feeding extent and duration is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze changes in breast-feeding extent and duration in the Philippines between 1973 and 1983.
- To identify population characteristics and behavioral factors influencing these changes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized comparable national surveys from 1973 and 1983.
- Employed statistical methods to examine the effects of demographic and behavioral factors on breast-feeding outcomes.
Main Results:
- Observed a decline in the extent of breast-feeding alongside an increase in its duration.
- Identified significant differences in factors explaining breast-feeding extent versus duration over the study period.
Conclusions:
- The determinants of breast-feeding extent and duration are distinct and have shifted over time.
- Further research is needed to understand the complex interplay of factors affecting contemporary breast-feeding practices.