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Maternal practice and attitudes toward breastfeeding.

I Arafat, D E Allen, J E Fox

    JOGN Nursing; Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing
    |March 1, 1981
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    This study found no increase in breastfeeding rates in the 1970s among New York City mothers. However, positive maternal attitudes and specific ethnic, economic, and sociocultural factors influenced breastfeeding decisions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Sociology
    • Maternal and Child Health

    Background:

    • Breastfeeding incidence trends are crucial for infant health.
    • Understanding factors influencing infant feeding practices is essential for public health initiatives.
    • Previous decades showed varying breastfeeding rates, necessitating updated research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the direction and magnitude of change in breastfeeding incidence.
    • To examine the influence of social and demographic factors on breastfeeding trends.
    • To analyze maternal attitudes towards breastfeeding versus bottle-feeding.

    Main Methods:

    • An age-graded sample of 411 New York City mothers was assessed.
    • Data collection focused on breastfeeding incidence and related social/demographic variables.
    • Statistical analysis was employed to identify trends and influencing factors.

    Main Results:

    • The study did not find an increase in breastfeeding incidence in the 1970s compared to earlier decades.
    • Social and demographic factors showed minimal trend effects on breastfeeding rates.
    • Maternal attitudes were more favorable towards breastfeeding than bottle-feeding.
    • Specific ethnic, economic, and sociocultural factors were found to impact the decision to breastfeed.

    Conclusions:

    • Breastfeeding rates in the 1970s did not show a significant upward trend in this New York City sample.
    • While broad social trends had limited impact, individual-level factors like maternal attitudes and sociocultural context play a role in infant feeding choices.
    • Further research is needed to understand the complex interplay of factors affecting breastfeeding decisions.

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