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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4181: Protective Effect of Breastfeeding on the Adverse Health Effects Induced by Air Pollution: Current Evidence and Possible Mechanisms
ulka Air pollution is a major social, economic, and health problem around the world. Children are particularly susceptible to the negative effects of air pollution due to their immaturity and excessive growth and development. The aims of this narrative review were to: (1) summarize evidence about the protective effects of breastfeeding on the adverse health effects of air pollution exposure, (2) define and describe the potential mechanisms underlying the protective effects of breastfeeding, and (3) examine the potential effects of air pollution on breastmilk composition and lactation. A literature search was conducted ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - October 28, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Zielinska Hamulka Tags: Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 12, Pages 3133-3151: Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding Practices and Malocclusion in the Primary Dentition: A Systematic Review of Cohort Studies
This study aimed to search for scientific evidence regarding the following question: is bottle feeding associated with malocclusion in the primary dentition compared to children that are breastfed? An electronic search was performed in seven databases. The systematic review included 10 cohort studies. It was not possible to conduct meta-analysis; therefore a qualitative analysis was assessed. The majority of studies evaluated feeding habits by means of questionnaires and conducted a single examination. Three studies observed that bottle feeding was significantly associated with overjet and posterior crossbite. Studies repo...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 16, 2015 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ana HermontCarolina MartinsLívia ZinaSheyla AuadSaul PaivaIsabela Pordeus Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 5976: Delayed Initiation of Breastfeeding and Role of Mode and Place of Childbirth: Evidence from Health Surveys in 58 Low- and Middle- Income Countries (2012 –2017)
In this study, we report the prevalence of delayed breastfeeding initiation from 58 LMICs and investigate the relationship between place and mode of childbirth and delayed breastfeeding initiation in each country. Methods: We analysed data from the most recent Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) and Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) collected between 2012 and 2017 and reported by 2019. The study sample comprised all women who had a live birth in the 24 months preceding the survey. ‘Delayed’ initiation of breastfeeding was defined using WHO recommendations as starting breastfeeding after one hour of birth. We cod...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - June 2, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Shahreen Raihana Ashraful Alam Nina Chad Tanvir M. Huda Michael J. Dibley Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 1192: Determinants of Breastfeeding Duration in Shiraz, Southwest Iran
. Binns A prospective cohort study was conducted in Shiraz in the south west of Iran to investigate breastfeeding from birth to six months of age. Mothers were recruited in a face-to-face interview within 48 h of giving birth in three public and two private hospitals (n = 700). They were then followed-up at 4, 12, 16, and 26 weeks postpartum in local Maternal and Child Health Clinics. Upon being discharge from hospital, 98.7% of mothers were breastfeeding and 74.3% were ‘fully’ breastfeeding, but only 29.9% of mothers had breastfed ‘exclusively’ since birth. The m...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 12, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mahnaz Zarshenas Yun Zhao Jane A. Scott Colin W. Binns Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 5384: Determinants of Full Breastfeeding at 6 Months and Any Breastfeeding at 12 and 24 Months among Women in Sydney: Findings from the HSHK Birth Cohort Study
Amit Arora The aim of this study was to report on breastfeeding duration up to 24 months and determine the predictors of breastfeeding duration among women in South Western Sydney, one of the most culturally diverse and socioeconomically disadvantaged regions of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Mother–infant dyads (n = 1035) were recruited to the Healthy Smiles Healthy Kids birth cohort study. Study data were collected through telephone interviews at 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 months postpartum. Cox proportional hazards models were used to determine factors associated with the risk of stopping full breastfee...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - July 26, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ritesh Chimoriya Jane Anne Scott James Rufus John Sameer Bhole Andrew Hayen Gregory S. Kolt Amit Arora Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 6402: Female Employees ’ Perception of Breastfeeding Support in the Workplace, Public Universities in Spain: A Multicentric Comparative Study
Conclusion: Breastfeeding support initiatives and having special accommodation to pump and preserve breast milk after returning to work are associated with a longer duration of female workers’ breastfeeding.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - September 1, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Águeda Cervera-Gasch Desir ée Mena-Tudela Fatima Leon-Larios Neus Felip-Galvan Soukaina Rochdi-Lahniche Laura Andreu-Pej ó V íctor Manuel González-Chordá Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 6828: Breastfeeding at 1, 3 and 6 Months after Birth According to the Mode of Birth: A Correlation Study
Conclusions: Epidural analgesia, episiotomy, perineal tears and parity influence the type of lactation and duration of breastfeeding during the six months after birth. The results suggest no association between the type of lactation and the mode of birth or between breastfeeding duration and the mode of birth.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - September 17, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Agea-Cano Linares-Abad Ceballos-Fuentes Calero-Garc ía Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 7153: Association between Maternal Postpartum Depression, Stress, Optimism, and Breastfeeding Pattern in the First Six Months
-Cortijo Early breastfeeding cessation is a major public health problem. Several factors can affect breastfeeding pattern, and psychological aspects have been poorly explored. We hypothesize that psychological factors and breastfeeding pattern have a relationship. We have assessed in mothers during the first six months of lactation if breastfeeding pattern is associated with maternal stress, postpartum depression, and dispositional optimism, and if these psychological factors play a role on breastfeeding adherence. In total, 711 women participated, answering online the following questionnaires: sociodemographic, percei...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - September 29, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Andrea Gila-D íaz Gloria Herranz Carrillo Ángel Luis López de Pablo Silvia M. Arribas David Ramiro-Cortijo Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 4783: Factors Influencing Uptake of Breastfeeding: The Role of Early Promotion in the Maternity Hospital
Conclusions: It is important to offer in all hospitals the possibility and support for breastfeeding in the first moments after childbirth to increase the number of those who will then continue with exclusive breastfeeding.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 30, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Rosalia Ragusa Marina Marranzano Valentina Lucia La Rosa Gabriele Giorgianni Elena Commodari Rosalba Quattrocchi Salvatore Cacciola Vincenzo Guardabasso Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 5009: Knowledge, Intention, and Self-Efficacy Associated with Breastfeeding: Impact of These Factors on Breastfeeding during Postpartum Hospital Stays in Taiwanese Women
ueh-E Lin Breastfeeding knowledge, intention, and self-efficacy affect breastfeeding rates during the postpartum period. Insufficient knowledge, lack of intention, and poor breastfeeding self-efficacy reduce the likelihood of breastfeeding postpartum. The purposes of this study were to (1) assess women’s intention to breastfeed and knowledge and self-efficacy regarding breastfeeding following childbirth, and to (2) identify the factors associated with postpartum breastfeeding during women’s hospital stays. This longitudinal study with a pretest and posttest design study recruited pregnant women from the gynecology ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 9, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Shu-Fang Vivienne Wu Shu-Ching Chen Hsiao-Yun Liu Hsiu-Lan Lee Yueh-E Lin Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 5172: Determinants of Successful Exclusive Breastfeeding for Saudi Mothers: Social Acceptance Is a Unique Predictor
This study aimed to explore the determinants of successful exclusive breastfeeding for Saudi mothers. A cross-sectional, survey-based study was conducted in family medicine clinics. The dependent variable was the actual practice of EBF. Independent variables were the mothers’ demographic information, comfortableness with breastfeeding in public, knowledge and attitudes about breastfeeding, previous experience of successful breastfeeding, and a previous feeding plan. Statistical analysis was carried out using bivariate analysis and multinomial logistic regression. Out of the 322 respondents, only 28% practiced exclusive b...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 13, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Alyousefi Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 6706: The Association between a Novel Baby-Friendly Hospital Program and Equitable Support for Breastfeeding in Vietnam
Conclusion: The prevalence of early and exclusive breastfeeding increased after enrollment in the COE program, suggesting that the program has the potential to improve breastfeeding initiation rates and longer-term child health and well-being. Further research should be conducted to examine whether the program has an impact on the overall duration of breastfeeding.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - June 22, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Joyce Hou Ta Hoang Mathisen Vincent Duc Nandi Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 9224: Factors Associated with the Maintenance of Breastfeeding at One Year among Women in Chiang Mai, Thailand
This study aimed to investigate factors associated with breastfeeding for at least one year among women in Chiang Mai, Thailand. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 451 mothers with children aged between 12 and 24 months who visited the well-baby clinic among women who visited the well-baby clinic in secondary and tertiary hospitals. The data collected included maternal sociodemographic information, employment status, reasons contributing to continued breastfeeding, primary sources of information, and influential people affecting continued breastfeeding. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to investigat...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - September 1, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Krongporn Ongprasert Penprapa Siviroj Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 11359: The Effect of a Structured Individualized Educational Intervention on Breastfeeding Rates in Greek Women
This study was the first attempt of a structured midwifery breastfeeding education in Greece and its major contribution reflects a significant positive impact on breastfeeding rates in terms of duration and exclusivity in women with gestational endocrine disorders as well as in low-risk women, and could possibly be applied and instituted in everyday clinical practice to increase the low breastfeeding rates in Greece.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - October 28, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Theoni Truva George Valasoulis Abraham Pouliakis Irontianta Gkorezi-Ntavela Dimitra Pappa Alexandra Bargiota Antonios Garas Ioanna Grivea Alexandros Daponte Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 11430: Breastfeeding Supportive Services in Baby-Friendly Hospitals Positively Influenced on Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice at Hospitalization Discharge and Six Months Postpartum
Conclusion: Better breastfeeding supportive services during hospitalization were significantly associated with higher rate of exclusive breastfeeding at discharge and six months postpartum. More effective measures should be adopted to improve the implementation of the breastfeeding supportive services in Baby-Friendly Hospitals to promote exclusive breastfeeding and better maternal and child health.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - October 30, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Lingling Li Heqing Song Yu Zhang Hang Li Mu Li Hong Jiang Yajuan Yang Ying Wu Chunyi Gu Yulian Yu Xu Qian Tags: Article Source Type: research