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Determinants of breastfeeding at discharge in rural China

Li Tang1, Colin W Binns, Chunming Luo

  • 1School of Public Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|August 16, 2013
PubMed

Insights

In rural China, 93.5% of mothers breastfed at discharge. Paternal support and hospital staff encouragement significantly boosted breastfeeding rates, while delayed feeding decisions lowered them.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Nutrition

Background:

  • Breastfeeding is crucial for infant health.
  • Understanding factors influencing breastfeeding in rural China is essential for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the rate of breastfeeding at discharge.
  • To identify factors influencing breastfeeding at discharge in rural China.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective cohort study conducted in Jiangyou city, Sichuan Province, China (2010-2011).
  • Included 695 mothers aged 18-44 years.
  • Logistic regression analysis used to identify influencing factors.

Main Results:

  • Breastfeeding rate at discharge was 93.5%.
  • Positive associations found with perceived paternal preference (OR=4.46) and hospital staff support (OR=3.41).
  • Negative association found with delayed feeding decisions (OR=0.46).

Conclusions:

  • High breastfeeding rate at discharge observed.
  • Comprehensive hospital breastfeeding support and parent education programs are recommended.
  • Interventions should address paternal influence and timing of feeding decisions.

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