Relation of breastfeeding with type of family and parents education

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2018

Authors

Ferreira, JFBD (Author) Other; Santos, MR (Author) Other; Carla Rego (Author) FMUP

Journal

The Journal is awaiting validation by the Administrative Services.

Title: REVISTA ROL DE ENFERMERIA

Vol. 41

Pages: 296-300

ISSN: 0210-5020

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Authenticus ID: P-00Q-873

Abstract (EN): Breastfeeding is an important strategy to provide all-around care for newborns during the first six months of life. It has the power to prevent early mortality, malnutrition and obesity of the child and also prevent some diseases and contribute for faster recovery of the mother. Moreover it contributes decisively for the establishment of successful bound between the mother and the child. The purpose of this study was to contribute for the study of the relation of breastfeeding with parent's type of family and education. An observational, cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted with 364 children's attending preschool from a metropolitan area of the norther region of Portugal and their parents. Results showed an overall breastfeeding proportion of 88.9%, regardless of the duration. Considering duration, results showed that only 38.6% of the children were breastfed for a period equal or higher to six months, that is WHO's recommendation. Adjusted logistic regressions showed that the risk of not breastfeeding was associated with non-nuclear families (aOR = 3.19) and other types of families (aOR = 4.36). Regarding education, significant associations were found concerning mothers low education (aOR = 8.39) and both parents low education (aOR = 10.98). No relation was found between breastfeed duration and education on overall, or considering the type of family.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5