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¹Department of Epidemiology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands. ilse.mesters@maastrichtuniversity.nl

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Exclusive breastfeeding for six months can help prevent childhood asthma. An educational program improved exclusive breastfeeding rates in Dutch women, increasing knowledge and positive attitudes toward prolonged breastfeeding.

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Pediatrics
Public Health
Epidemiology

Background:

Infants with a family history of asthma are at increased risk for developing the condition.
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months is recommended to mitigate this risk.
Many women face challenges in sustaining exclusive breastfeeding for six months.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational breastfeeding program on exclusive breastfeeding rates at six months postpartum.
To assess the program's impact on maternal knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, and perceived support regarding breastfeeding.

Main Methods:

A theory-based educational program including a booklet and home visits was implemented.
The study involved a comparison between an intervention group and a control group.
Data were collected and analyzed using repeated-measures analyses.

Main Results:

The intervention group achieved significantly higher exclusive breastfeeding rates at six months (48%) compared to the control group (27%).
Maternal knowledge and attitudes towards six-month exclusive breastfeeding improved significantly post-intervention.
Perceived self-efficacy and positive emotions increased over time, while perceived support diminished in both groups.

Conclusions:

The educational breastfeeding program is effective in increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates for six months.
The program positively influences maternal knowledge and attitudes, potentially aiding in asthma prevention for at-risk infants.
Interventions should consider addressing perceived pressures and enhancing breastfeeding role models.