Data di Pubblicazione:
1999
Citazione:
Factors associated with initiation and duration of breastfeeding in Italy / E. Riva, G. Banderali, C. Agostoni, M. Silano, G. Radaelli, M. Giovannini. - In: ACTA PAEDIATRICA. - ISSN 0803-5253. - 88:4(1999 Apr), pp. 411-415. [10.1080/08035259950169792]
Abstract:
To evaluate factors associated with initiation and duration of breastfeeding in Italy, 1601 (73%) respondents among 2192 randomly selected mothers were interviewed within 1 mo of delivery. Mothers who started breastfeeding (85%) were followed-up for 12 mo. A compliance rate of 100% was obtained. At multiple logistic regression analysis, mother having been breastfed herself (p < 0.01), nursing guidance in the maternity ward (p = 0.01) and higher social class (p = 0.03) were positively associated with initiation of breastfeeding. We found that 42%, 19%, 10% and 4% mothers were still breastfeeding at 3, 6, 9 and 12 mo after delivery, respectively. Cox multiple regression analysis showed a negative association between duration of breastfeeding and pacifier use (p < 0.01), and a positive association with a higher level of maternal education (p = 0.04). Formula supplementation in the maternity ward (given to 30% of infants) was associated with a shorter duration of exclusive breastfeeding (p = 0.03). Mothers need support with breastfeeding, particularly those from lower social backgrounds and with lower levels of education. Early use of the pacifier should be discouraged.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Age Factors; Motivation; Breast Feeding; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Italy; Socioeconomic Factors; Demography; Smoking; Time; Logistic Models; Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Maternal Age; Adult; Infant Food; Female
Elenco autori:
E. Riva, G. Banderali, C. Agostoni, M. Silano, G. Radaelli, M. Giovannini
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