RT Journal Article
T1 Maintenance of Maternal Breastfeeding up to 6 Months: Predictive Models
A1 Santacruz-Salas, Esmeralda
A1 Segura-Fragoso, Antonio
A1 Pozuelo-Carrascosa, Diana P.
A1 Cobo-Cuenca, Ana Isabel
A1 Carmona-Torres, Juan Manuel
A1 Laredo-Aguilera, José Alberto
K1 Exclusive breastfeeding
K1 Breastfeeding
K1 Breastfeeding support
K1 Early breastfeeding cessation
K1 Breastfeeding difficulties
K1 Lactation
K1 Child health
K1 Motivation
K1 Weaning
K1 Lactancia materna
K1 Lactancia
K1 Salud infantil
K1 Motivación
K1 Destete
K1 Mantenimiento
K1 Madres
AB Background: There is evidence of the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) but main taining EBF for the minimum recommended time of 6 months is challenging. Aims: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of breastfeeding types in a Spanish setting, explore the influencing factors, and analyze the relationships between the reasons for EBF cessation and the EBF durations achieved. Method: This longitudinal descriptive study included 236 healthy children with standard weight followed up by the public health system. A baseline survey and three telephone interviews (1, 3, and 6 months) were conducted. Results: The prevalence of EBF at 6 months was 19.49%. The mean age of the mothers was 32.3 (±5.3). The variables influencing EBF maintenance were the prior decision to practice EBF (p = 0.03), the belief that EBF is sufficient (p = 0.00), not offering water or fluid to the child (p = 0.04), delaying pacifier use (p < 0.001), a longer gestation time (p = 0.05), and previous experience with practicing EBF for more than 6 months (p = 0.00). The reason for the earliest EBF cessation (mean 52.63 ± 56.98 days) was the mother’s lack of self-efficacy (p = 0.05). Conclusion: Knowing the reasons for EBF cessation among mothers is important for helping mothers and preventing early weaning. A safe environment and support can prevent early weaning.
PB MDPI
YR 2021
FD 2021-05-11
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/3955
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/3955
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NO Santacruz-Salas E, Segura-Fragoso A, Pozuelo-Carrascosa DP, Cobo-Cuenca AI, Carmona-Torres JM, Laredo-Aguilera JA. Maintenance of Maternal Breastfeeding up to 6 Months: Predictive Models. J Pers Med. 2021 May 11;11(5):396
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RD Apr 19, 2025