Santacruz-Salas, EsmeraldaSegura-Fragoso, AntonioPozuelo-Carrascosa, Diana P.Cobo-Cuenca, Ana IsabelCarmona-Torres, Juan ManuelLaredo-Aguilera, José Alberto2022-08-262022-08-262021-05-11Santacruz-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):396http://hdl.handle.net/10668/3955Background: 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.enAtribución 4.0 InternacionalAtribución 4.0 Internacionalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Exclusive breastfeedingBreastfeedingBreastfeeding supportEarly breastfeeding cessationBreastfeeding difficultiesLactationChild healthMotivationWeaningLactancia maternaLactanciaSalud infantilMotivaciónDesteteMantenimientoMadresMedical Subject Headings::Persons::Persons::Age Groups::ChildMedical Subject Headings::Phenomena and Processes::Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena::Reproductive Physiological Phenomena::Reproductive Physiological Processes::Reproduction::PregnancyMedical Subject Headings::Psychiatry and Psychology::Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms::Behavior::Feeding Behavior::Breast FeedingMedical Subject Headings::Persons::Persons::Parents::MothersMedical Subject Headings::Phenomena and Processes::Physiological Phenomena::Nutritional Physiological Phenomena::Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena::Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena::WeaningMedical Subject Headings::Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment::Investigative Techniques::Epidemiologic Methods::Data Collection::Vital Statistics::Morbidity::PrevalenceMedical Subject Headings::Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment::Equipment and Supplies::Infant Equipment::PacifiersMedical Subject Headings::Health Care::Environment and Public Health::Public HealthMedical Subject Headings::Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment::Investigative Techniques::Epidemiologic Methods::Data Collection::Questionnairesresearch article34064697Acceso abierto10.3390/jpm110503962075-4426PMC8151230