The Influence of Human-Milk Substitutes Marketing on Breastfeeding Intention and Practice among Native and Immigrant Brazilians

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2022

Authors

Lisi, C (Author) Other; Barros H (Author) FMUP; Faisal Cury, A (Author) Other; Matijasevich, A (Author) Other; de Freitas, C (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Human Lactation

Vol. 38

Pages: 711-722

ISSN: 0890-3344

Publisher: SAGE

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Authenticus ID: P-00W-V48

DOI: 10.1177/08903344221104717

Abstract (EN): Background The International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes is a global public health policy aiming to protect breastfeeding from the influence of human-milk substitutes marketing. Brazil is one of the few countries substantially implementing it. Most countries adopted selected provisions, including Portugal. Research Aim To explore whether Brazilians' perspectives about breastfeeding intention and practice are influenced by human-milk substitutes marketing upon migration to Portugal. Methods A qualitative, prospective, cross-sectional survey design was conducted in Brazil and Portugal (2018-2019). Qualitative semi-structured interviews were performed with native (n = 16) and immigrant (n = 15) Brazilians. Women aged 18 or above, mothers of 0-12 month infants, and without contraindications to breastfeed, were eligible for the study. Heterogeneity sampling was employed based on socioeconomic status and infants' age. Content analysis was conducted using NVivo. Results Brazilian immigrants were more aware of the potential negative influence of human-milk substitutes marketing than natives. Sociocultural factors contributed to Brazilian immigrants being less permeable to the influence of human-milk substitutes marketing in the host country, where a less protective breastfeeding environment was perceived. Conclusions Sociocultural factors including breastfeeding promotion strategies and a strong breastfeeding culture in the home country appear to play a protective role on breastfeeding intention and practice among Brazilians migrating to Portugal.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 12