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Uncovering the barriers to exclusive breastfeeding for mothers living in Dhaka ’s slums: a mixed method study
Despite the substantial impact on child and maternal health, breastfeeding practices for infants remain at the suboptimum level in Bangladesh. Yet the understanding of why these practices are suboptimal, espec...
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - September 26, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Halima Khatun, Carly A Comins, Rajesh Shah, M Munirul Islam, Nuzhat Choudhury and Tahmeed Ahmed Tags: Research Source Type: research
Factors associated with a low prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding during hospital stay in urban and semi-rural areas of southern Vietnam
There is a paucity of data regarding risk factors associated with suboptimal breastfeeding practices in urbanized areas of low-middle income countries (LMICs).
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - October 19, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Quynh-Nhi Thi Le, Khanh-Lam Phung, Van-Thuy Thi Nguyen, Katherine L. Anders, Minh-Nguyet Nguyen, Diem-Tuyet Thi Hoang, Thuy-Tien Thi Bui, Vinh-Chau Van Nguyen, Guy E. Thwaites, Cameron Simmons and Stephen Baker Tags: Research Source Type: research
Patterns of breastfeeding practices among infants and young children in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Despite the ongoing efforts to improve infant feeding practices, low rates of breastfeeding and early introduction of complementary feeding have been reported in many countries. Systematic documentation of bre...
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - November 16, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Zainab Taha, Malin Garemo and Joy Nanda Tags: Research Source Type: research
Perception and practice of breastfeeding among HIV positive mothers receiving care for prevention of mother to child transmission in South-East, Nigeria
Although the risk of HIV transmission through breastfeeding is reduced considerably with the use of antiretroviral therapy, infant feeding by HIV positive mothers remains controversial. Weighing risks against ...
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - November 28, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Ancilla-Kate Umeobieri, Chinyere Mbachu, Benjamin S. C. Uzochukwu, Aniwada Elias, Babatunde Omotowo, Chuka Agunwa and Ikechukwu Obi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Higher likelihood of 6-months exclusive breastfeeding among HIV infected than uninfected mothers: a household survey in Kenya
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) (breast milk feeding without additional food or drink, except medicine) is associated with deceased risk of postnatal transmission of HIV from mother to child.
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - November 29, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: John Okanda, George Otieno, John Kinuthia, Pam Kohler and Grace John-Stewart Tags: Research Source Type: research
Diarrhoea deaths and disability-adjusted life years attributable to suboptimal breastfeeding practices in Nigeria: findings from the global burden of disease study 2016
In Nigeria, diarrhoea contributes significantly to childhood morbidity and mortality, with suboptimal breastfeeding practices playing a key role. The present study aimed to report on diarrhoea deaths and disab...
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 9, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Felix Akpojene Ogbo, Anselm Okoro, Bolajoko O. Olusanya, Jacob Olusanya, Ifegwu K. Ifegwu, Akorede O. Awosemo, Pascal Ogeleka and Andrew Page Tags: Research Source Type: research
Timely initiation of breastfeeding and associated factors among mothers of infants age 0 –6 months old in Bahir Dar City, Northwest, Ethiopia, 2017: a community based cross-sectional study
Early initiation of breastfeeding, also known as early initiation, is the provision of a mothers own breast milk to her infant within one hour of birth. In Ethiopia, there is a considerable variation in the ti...
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 14, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Amare Belachew Tags: Research Source Type: research
Level of exclusive breastfeeding practice in remote and pastoralist community, Aysaita woreda, Afar, Ethiopia
In Afar, a pastoralist and remote area of Ethiopia, one in five children suffers from acute malnutrition. Investigation of the prevalence and associated factors of exclusive breastfeeding may provide insight i...
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - January 29, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Medhin Tsegaye, Dessalegn Ajema, Solomon Shiferaw and Robel Yirgu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Regional prevalence and determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in India
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has important benefits for both the mother and child. In India, no nationwide studies have examined patterns of EBF in the past decade to inform national and subnational breastfee...
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - May 16, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Felix Akpojene Ogbo, Mansi Vijaybhai Dhami, Akorede O. Awosemo, Bolajoko O. Olusanya, Jacob Olusanya, Uchechukwu L. Osuagwu, Pramesh Raj Ghimire, Andrew Page and Kingsley E. Agho Tags: Research Source Type: research
Place of sanctuary: an appreciative inquiry approach to discovering how communities support breastfeeding and parenting
Significant efforts by governments at a global and national level have not resulted in a significant increase in the duration of breastfeeding to six months. The views of family and social networks, and commun...
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - June 11, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Virginia Schmied, Elaine Burns and Athena Sheehan Tags: Research Source Type: research
Breastfeeding selfies as relational practice: becoming a maternal subject in the digital age: a single case study
In 2015, the popular online parenting forum, Netmums, named breastfeeding selfies as the number one parenting trend in the UK for that year. Public reaction to the rise in popularity of this practice is polarised...
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - June 11, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Sharon Tugwell Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Prevalence and associated factors of breastfeeding in women with gestational diabetes in a University Hospital in Thailand
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), which is a medical complication that develops during pregnancy, is associated with several long-term health problems. Despite several benefits of exclusive breastfeeding (E...
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - July 31, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Preeyaporn Jirakittidul, Nalinee Panichyawat, Benjaphorn Chotrungrote and Athitaya Mala Tags: Research Source Type: research
Historical-qualitative analysis of breastfeeding trends in three OECD countries
Breastfeeding rates among high income, western countries vary considerably. This research examines three countries, Sweden, Ireland, and the United States, with respect to both public health initiatives and po...
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - August 6, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Amanda Marie Lubold Tags: Research Source Type: research
Prevalence of breastfeeding in a baby-friendly pediatric practice: an experience in Trieste, Italy
In a pediatric practice in Italy, actions were undertaken to apply the recommendations for a breastfeeding-friendly physician ’s office and to promote the adoption of a semi-reclined or laid-back maternal posit...
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - October 26, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Mariarosa Milinco, Adriano Cattaneo, Anna Macaluso, Paola Materassi, Nicola Di Toro and Luca Ronfani Tags: Research Source Type: research
Breastfeeding experiences and perspectives on support among Chinese mothers separated from their hospitalized preterm infants: a qualitative study
Chinese mothers of preterm infants often face obstacles to breastfeeding and commonly experience prolonged maternal-infant separation when their high-risk infants are hospitalized in a Neonatal Intensive Care ...
Source: International Breastfeeding Journal - November 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Yuanyuan Yang, Debra Brandon, Hong Lu and Xiaomei Cong Tags: Research Source Type: research
