Income, Breastfeeding Problems, Infant Care Support, and Sleep Are Associated With Maternal Satisfaction With
Larissa Santos Martins1, Thabata Zelice da Cruz de Moraes1, Andréa Costa Goes1
1Postgraduate Program in Nutrition Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
Summary
Maternal satisfaction with breastfeeding is linked to fewer breastfeeding problems, exclusive breastfeeding, childcare support, and better sleep. Improving these factors can enhance breastfeeding success in low-resource settings.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Maternal and Child Health
- Socioeconomics
Background:
- Maternal satisfaction is key to breastfeeding success.
- Little is known about breastfeeding satisfaction in lower-middle-income countries.
- Breastfeeding rates are often higher in lower-middle-income countries compared to high-income ones.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors associated with maternal satisfaction with breastfeeding.
- To identify key determinants of breastfeeding satisfaction in a Brazilian population.
- To provide evidence for interventions to improve breastfeeding experiences.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional observational study of 291 postpartum women in Aracaju, Brazil.
- Data collected via the Maternal Breastfeeding Evaluation Scale and a semi-structured questionnaire.
- Multivariable logistic regression and intra-block analysis used to identify associated factors.
Main Results:
- Higher maternal satisfaction correlated with lower family income, absence of breastfeeding problems, exclusive breastfeeding, childcare support, and good maternal sleep quality.
- Key factors identified include socioeconomic status, breastfeeding experience, and postpartum support.
- Statistical significance shown for income, breastfeeding issues, exclusivity, child care support, and sleep quality.
Conclusions:
- Preventing breastfeeding problems and enhancing childcare support, particularly improving maternal sleep, are crucial for increasing breastfeeding satisfaction.
- Low-cost, feasible strategies can be integrated into routine health services.
- Interventions should focus on holistic maternal well-being to support breastfeeding mothers.
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