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Wong, Peter, Rosemary Moodie, David Dai, Jonathon Maguire, Catherine Birken, Patricia Parkin, and Cory Borkhoff. "DOES BREASTFEEDING DURATION INFLUENCE FAMILY FOOD INSECURITY?" Paediatrics & Child Health 23, suppl_1 (May 18, 2018): e6-e6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/pch/pxy054.016.

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Abstract BACKGROUND Across all demographics, families without consistent access to adequate food place children at health risk. Consequences may persist beyond early life into adulthood. Public policy positions breastfeeding, the ideal nutrition for infants, as an important solution to reducing family food insecurity (FFI). However, few studies have investigated the association between breastfeeding duration and FFI. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the association between total breastfeeding duration and FFI in Canadian urban children. DESIGN/METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted of children aged 0–2 years, from a practice-based child research network. Total breastfeeding duration was collected from parent-reported questionnaires. FFI was measured using 2-item food insecurity and validated 1-item NutriSTEP screens. Multivariable regression analysis was performed adjusting for pre-specified covariates. RESULTS Among 3838 children, the mean total breastfeeding duration was 10.6 months (SD=6.7). Families with food insecurity (14.7%) had increased odds of younger mothers, more males and older and more children. In adjusted model, breastfeeding duration was not associated with FFI (OR 0.99; 95% CI 0.98, 1.01). Low-income families were 9 times more likely to be family food insecure than high-income families (p=0.00). CONCLUSION Contrary to public policy, our study found no association between breastfeeding and family food insecurity (FFI). However, other factors may predominate, in particular family income and structure. Given the detrimental impact of FFI, further research is needed to understand the role of infant feeding practices within the larger political, policy and cultural framework.
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Habtewold, Tesfa Dejenie, Nigussie Tadesse Sharew, and Sisay Mulugeta Alemu. "Evidence on the effect of gender of newborn, antenatal care and postnatal care on breastfeeding practices in Ethiopia: a meta-analysis andmeta-regression analysis of observational studies." BMJ Open 9, no. 5 (May 2019): e023956. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023956.

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ObjectivesThe aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the association of gender of newborn, antenatal care (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) with timely initiation of breast feeding (TIBF) and exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practices in Ethiopia.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.Data sourcesTo retrieve all available literature, PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, WHO Global Health Library, Web of Science and SCOPUS databases were systematically searched and complemented by manual searches. The search was done from August 2017 to September 2018.Eligibility criteriaAll observational studies including cross-sectional, case-control, cohort studies conducted in Ethiopia from 2000 to 2018 were included. Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used for quality assessment of included studies.Data extraction and synthesisStudy area, design, population, number of mothers (calculated sample size and participated in the study) and observed frequency data were extracted using Joanna Briggs Institute tool. To obtain the pooled effect size, a meta-analysis using weighted inverse variance random-effects model was performed. Cochran’s Q X2test, τ2and I2statistics were used to test heterogeneity, estimate amount of total/residual heterogeneity and measure variability attributed to heterogeneity, respectively. Mixed-effects meta-regression analysis was done to identify possible sources of heterogeneity. Egger’s regression test at p value threshold ≤0.01 was used to examine publication bias. Furthermore, the trend of evidence over time was examined by performing a cumulative meta-analysis.ResultsOf 523 articles retrieved, 17 studies (n=26 146 mothers) on TIBF and 24 studies (n=17 819 mothers) on EBF were included in the final analysis. ANC (OR=2.24, 95% CI 1.65 to 3.04, p<0.001, I2=90.9%), PNC (OR=1.86, 95% CI 1.41 to 2.47, p<0.001, I2=63.4%) and gender of newborn (OR=1.31, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.68, p=0.04, I2=81.7%) significantly associated with EBF. ANC (OR=1.70, 95% CI 1.10 to 2.65, p=0.02, I2=93.1%) was also significantly associated with TIBF but not with gender of newborn (OR=1.02, 95% CI 0.86 to 1.21, p=0.82, I2=66.2%).ConclusionsIn line with our hypothesis, gender of newborn, ANC and PNC were significantly associated with EBF. Likewise, ANC was significantly associated with TIBF. Optimal care during pregnancy and after birth is important to ensure adequate breast feeding. This meta-analysis study provided up-to-date evidence on breastfeeding practices and its associated factors, which could be useful for breastfeeding improvement initiative in Ethiopia and cross-country and cross-cultural comparison.Trial registration numberCRD42017056768
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Nyanga, NM, C. Musita, A. Otieno, and D. Kaseje. "Factors influencing knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding in Nyando District, Kenya." African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 12, no. 54 (October 19, 2012): 6632–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.54.9530.

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The overall objective of this study was to determine factors influencing the knowledge and practice of Exclusive Breast Feeding1 (EBF) among lactating mothers with infants aged zero2 to six months at Ahero Sub District Hospital in Nyando District, Kenya. A cross- sectional design was conducted to 117 breastfeeding mothers at Ahero Sub-District Hospital at Maternal Child Health clinic; these were selected consecutively until the desired sample was attained. The independent variables were maternal education, marital status, both maternal and child age, maternal employment status, health factors (place of delivery and maternal chronic illness), and cultural beliefs while dependent variables included EBF practice and mothers’ knowledge of EBF3 (awareness of EBF and its benefits), pre lacteal feeds and exclusive breastfeeding consistency. Exclusiveness was measured in time initiated (30 minutes initiation after birth) Data were collected by trained enumerators who administered a structured questionnaire. Analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) by running frequencies and cross tabulation. Chi square test was used to check for strength of association between variables at 95% confidence level. The study found that there was low EBF practice (33%) in the area and this posed a great concern. It was established that marital status, employment, maternal education, place of delivery and both infant and mothers’ age were closely associated with knowledge and practice of EBF. Marital status and employment were strong predictors of both knowledge and practice which showed statistical significance of P= 0.02 and P=0.00, respectively. It was evident that family support is a key factor in the success of EBF with special focus on partner involvement. Actions to empower women and promotion of EBF campaign are recommended to achieve the fourth Millennium Development Goal (MDG) and probably reduce infant mortality in the area. Further studies are required to assess the impact of a strong focused educational program (focused on building family support) on improving EBF rates.
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Prentice, Ann. "Constituents of Human Milk." Food and Nutrition Bulletin 17, no. 4 (December 1996): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/156482659601700406.

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Breastmilk contains all the nutrients required by the newborn baby. It also contains non-nutritional components that may promote infant health, growth, and development, such as antimicrobial factors, digestive enzymes, hormones, trophic factors, and growth modulators. In some situations, breastmilk may also contain harmful components, such as pollutants, drugs, allergens, and viruses. Human milk has a unique composition, which differs from that of other mammals in its ingredients and their concentrations. Breastmilk composition is not constant and varies with stage of lactation, breastfeeding pattern, season, and parity. It also differs among individuals and among communities, for reasons that are not well understood. Maternal nutrition is an obvious candidate, but the situation is complex. Supplementation studies and cross-cultural comparisons have demonstrated that the total concentrations of fat, protein, and lactose are relatively insensitive to current dietary intake and nutritional status, whereas the fatty acid profile and the concentrations of several micronutrients, particularly water-soluble vitamins, are responsive to maternal diet. For many infants, nutrient intake from breastmilk becomes insufficient after four to six months, and other foods should be added to the diet. Nevertheless, breastmilk can continue to be a valuable nutrient source and to provide non-nutritional factors even for older children. Consequently, breastfeeding for one to two years as part of a mixed diet has many advantages, particularly for children living in impoverished circumstances.
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Kinney, Rachel, Noah Praamsma, Amy Malinowski, Tricia Cassi, and Erin Hennessy. "Exploring Acceptance and Understanding of Inclusive Language in the Breastfeeding Attrition Prediction Tool." Current Developments in Nutrition 6, Supplement_1 (June 2022): 675. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzac061.059.

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Abstract Objectives Inclusive language has come to the forefront of the conversation in human lactation research as a way to increase the use of essential health services by marginalized groups. While there has been a call to action to adopt inclusive language in human lactation research, few studies have assessed understanding and acceptability of inclusive language. This pilot study, conducted in partnership with the Vermont Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) agency, sought to fill this gap. Methods The Breastfeeding Attrition Prediction Tool (BAPT) is a reliable, valid instrument to assess breastfeeding sentiment, social and professional support, and perceived behavioral control. In 2021, the study team revised original survey language primarily to limit the use of gender-exclusive terms; 7 out of the 27 questions were revised (e.g., ‘mothers’ became ‘parents’ and ‘breastmilk’ became ‘human milk’). The team intended to update language without interfering with the interpretation of survey items in a way that could affect BAPT scores. A convenience sample of WIC participants (n = 16) completed the 2021 Revised BAPT survey, then cross-cultural cognitive interviews assessed participants’ understanding of the revised language and explored reactions to other inclusive language terminology. Interviews were recorded and transcribed, and transcriptions were analyzed in NVivo using grounded theory principles. Results Cognitive interviews revealed that participants understood and accepted inclusive language in the 2021 Revised BAPT survey when it better reflected their own situation or when they believed it would better reflect the diversity of others’ situations. While the term ‘breastfeeding’ was preferred by most in comparison to gender-inclusive options, adding ‘chestfeeding’ alongside ‘breastfeeding’ in survey questions was generally well-understood by participants and may better support people who identify as LGBTQ + . Conclusions Cognitive interviews with Vermont WIC participants suggest that the updated inclusive BAPT language is generally understandable and accepted. Inclusive language may be especially important in increasing feelings of inclusivity and health-seeking behavior in the LGBTQ + population, and more research on this is recommended. Funding Sources USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
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Lubala, Toni Kasole, Olivier Mukuku, Augustin Mulangu Mutombo, Nina Lubala, Frank Nduu Nawej, Paul Makan Mawaw, and Oscar Numbi Luboya. "Infant feeding practices in urban and rural southern Katanga communities in Democratic Republic of Congo." Journal of Medical Research 2, no. 3 (June 25, 2016): 65–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.31254/jmr.2016.2306.

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Introduction: The results of previous scientific studies made in China and Vietnam have shown a big difference in feeding practices of children living in rural areas and those living in urban areas suggesting the influence of economic and socio-cultural factors. The aim of the study is to compare feeding practices of children under the age of five years between urban and rural areas in southern Katanga in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Central Africa). Methods: This is a cross-sectional and descriptive study of 1630 mother infant pairs recruited from 250 randomly chosen households from each of 5 different villages near the town of Lubumbashi and two urban areas (Lubumbashi and Kampemba). Results: The proportions of mothers who initiate breastfeeding within one hour after birth in urban and rural areas were respectively 48.3% and 46.0% (ORa: 1.32; CI95%: 1.01-1.72). 44.2% of the mother in urban areas exclusively breastfed their children until the age of 6 months versus 14.5% in rural areas (p<0.001). The average age of the children when they stopped breastfeeding was 16.4 months in urban areas versus 17.9 months in rural areas (p<0.001). 91.3% of first foods given in urban areas were cereals (p<0.001) versus 86.8% in rural areas. Conclusion: The study showed that mothers living in rural areas breastfeed longer than those who live in urban areas. Moreover, our results show that mother in rural areas use infant formulas and introduce solid, semi-solid or soft food sooner and more often than women in urban areas.
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Sinha, Richa, Rakesh Kakkar, and S. D. Kandpal. "A Study on the Feeding Practices among Under-Five Children in Urban Slum dwellers of District Dehradun, India." Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science 15, no. 1 (April 11, 2016): 15–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v15i1.18477.

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Background: Breast milk feeding is the first fundamental right of the child. However, there are many cultural practices associated with infant feeding of which certain undesirable practices need to be discouraged.Objectives: To assess the feeding practices of under five year children in urban slum and to determine the factors influencing it, if any.Methodology: Community based analytical cross sectional study was conducted in urban slums amongst mothers over one-year period. A house to house survey was conducted and Data was collected using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire on breastfeeding practices & data pertaining to breastfeeding practices was asked in detail from mothers of babies who were breastfed.Results: A total of 381 children were studied. A total of 87.0% of the children were delivered at health facilities and the rest at home. 65.9% received prelacteal feed in the form of water, infant milk formula, cow milk and honey. Most of the children (54.1%) received breast milk within 24 hrs of birth. 95.0% received colostrum and 67.2% received exclusive breast feeding for 6 months. It was observed that children who were exclusively breastfed for six months were found to be better nourished (51.3%).Conclusions: Majority of the mothers were practicing exclusive breast feeding, however a significant proportion of children was deprived of timely initiation of breast feeding. About 2/3 of the mothers were still practicing pre-lacteal feeds to their children. The study documents that there was significantly increased risk of PEM if the child is not exclusive breastfed for 6 months.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.15(1) 2016 p.15-19
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Ozkaya, Meltem, Oznur Korukcu, and Ingvild Aune. "Breastfeeding attitudes of refugee women from Syria and influencing factors: a study based on the transition theory." Perspectives in Public Health, November 23, 2020, 175791392096452. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1757913920964520.

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Aims: This review was designed to systematically examine studies that determine the breastfeeding attitudes of Syrian mothers, and factors influencing their breastfeeding behavior. Methods: Studies published between 2010 and 2020 were examined using ‘Syria OR Syrian mother OR Syrian refugee AND breastfeeding OR breastfeeding practices OR intention OR attitudes OR exclusive breastfeeding’ as keywords on PubMed, GoogleScholar, MEDLINE, Scopus, ProQuest, National Thesis Center, Web of Science, ScienceDirect and CINAHL; and five publications meeting the inclusion criteria were included in the study. The researchers independently used JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Analytical Cross-Sectional Studies and JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses, developed by Joanna Briggs Institute, to assess the methodological quality. Results: A total of 6546 studies were accessed as a result of the literature review. Five studies meeting the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Women who are in this process experience a developmental and situational transition according to the framework of Meleis’ theory. Factors affecting their breastfeeding attitudes were grouped under three main and four sub-themes. It was determined that personal factors (socioeconomic factors, cultural beliefs, the significance of breastfeeding practice, preparation), factors related to the immediate environment and social factors affect these women’s attitudes toward breastfeeding. Conclusion: It was found that most of the Syrian women had positive attitudes toward breastfeeding; however, the breastfeeding duration was less than 6 months for most of the refugees. Furthermore, according to the results of the studies, refugee women from Syria who did not receive social support from their spouses and relatives stopped breastfeeding.
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Lackey, Kimberly A., Bethaney D. Fehrenkamp, Ryan M. Pace, Janet E. Williams, Courtney L. Meehan, Mark A. McGuire, and Michelle K. McGuire. "Breastfeeding Beyond 12 Months: Is There Evidence for Health Impacts?" Annual Review of Nutrition 41, no. 1 (June 11, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev-nutr-043020-011242.

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Because breastfeeding provides optimal nutrition and other benefits for infants (e.g., lower risk of infectious disease) and benefits for mothers (e.g., less postpartum bleeding), health organizations recommend that healthy infants be exclusively breastfed for 4 to 6 months in the United States and 6 months internationally. Recommendations related to how long breastfeeding should continue, however, are inconsistent. The objective of this article is to review the literature related to evidence for benefits of breastfeeding beyond 1 year for mothers and infants. In summary, human milk represents a good source of nutrients and immune components beyond 1 year. Some studies point toward lower infant mortality in undernourished children breastfed for >1 year, and prolonged breastfeeding increases interbirth intervals. Data on other outcomes (e.g., growth, diarrhea, obesity, and maternal weight loss) are inconsistent, often lacking sufficient control for confounding variables. There is a substantial need for rigorous, prospective, mixed-methods, cross-cultural research on this topic. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Nutrition, Volume 41 is September 2021. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.
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Kinabo, Joyce L., Akwilina W. Mwanri, Peter S. Mamiro, Kissa Kulwa, Nyamizi H. Bundala, Janeth Picado, John Msuya, et al. "Infant and young child feeding practices on Unguja Island in Zanzibar, Tanzania: a ProPAN based analysis." Tanzania Journal of Health Research 19, no. 3 (August 1, 2017). http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/thrb.v19i3.5.

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Background: Undernutrition in children has remained a challenge despite the success achieved in reduction of other childhood diseases in Zanzibar. Most empirical studies on infants and young child feeding (IYCF) have examined nutritional value of foods fed to the children in terms of energy and micronutrient content. Little is known on the role of culture, traditions and social norms in influencing IYCF practices. This study aimed at assessing the existing IYCF practices and socio-cultural factors influencing these practises using ProPAN tool to get an in-depth understanding of the mothers’ practices with respect to exclusive breastfeeding and infant and young child feeding.Methods: A cross sectional study involving mothers/caregivers was conducted using semi-structured interviews and opportunistic observations on Unguja Island, Zanzibar. A random selection of 36 Shehias and 213 households with children 0 – 23 months old was done proportional-to-size of Shehias and children. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected using the ProPAN tool and embedded software for analyses.Results: A total of 213 of mothers/caregivers were involved in the study. Almost all new-borns were fed colostrum (96%). Proportion of mothers who initiated breastfeeding within one hour after giving birth was 63%. About 24% of the women practiced exclusive breastfeeding and 21% of the children were given pre-lacteal feeds 2-3 days after birth. The mean age of introduction of complementary foods was four months. Responsive feeding was not practiced by some mothers as 31% of the children 12-23 months of age were left to eat alone without any support from caregivers. The common reasons for non-adherence to the recommended feeding practices were related to income and socio-cultural norms which are strong in the community and supported by other family members.Conclusion: Infant and young child feeding in Unguja was suboptimal. Inadequate care practices, use of pre-lacteals, early introduction of complementary foods, low rate of exclusive breastfeeding and low meal frequency were among the common practices. The main causes of the observed feeding practice were related to socio-cultural norms and beliefs. There is a need to strengthen IYCF education into the antenatal clinic regime.
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Books on the topic "Breastfeeding Cross-cultural studies"

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Flora, Davis, ed. Only mothers know: Patterns of infant feeding in traditional cultures. Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press, 1985.

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J, Hull Valerie, and Simpson Mayling, eds. Breastfeeding, child health & child spacing: Cross-cultural perspectives. London: Croom Helm, 1985.

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Priya, Jacqueline Vincent. Feeding our babies: Exploring traditions of breastfeeding and infant nutrition. Hale, Cheshire: Hochland & Hochland, 1999.

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Bonnet, Doris, Marie-France Morel, and Catherine Le Grand-Sébille. Allaitements en marge. Paris: L'Harmattan, 2002.

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Vanessa, Maher, ed. The Anthropology of breast-feeding: Natural law or social construct. Oxford: Berg, 1992.

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Infant feeding practices: A cross-cultural perspective. New York: Springer, 2011.

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Arnold, Carolyne W. Nutrition, breastfeeding and ethnicity: Cultural considerations for preventing and reducing infant mortality among recent immigrants to Boston. Wellesley, Mass: Wellesley College, Center for Research on Women, 1989.

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International, Workshop on Maternal-Environmental Factors in Human Lactation (1986 Oaxaca Mexico). Human lactation 2: Maternal and environmental factors. New York: Plenum Press, 1986.

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Yovsi, Relindis Dzeaye. Ethnotheories about breastfeeding and mother-infant interaction: The case of sedentary Nso farmers and nomadic Fulani pastorals with their infants 3-6 months of age in Mbven sub Division of the Northwest province of Cameroon. Münster: Lit, 2003.

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Breastfeeding: Biocultural perspectives. New York: Aldine De Gruyter, 1995.

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Moffat, Tina, and Tracy Prowse. "Biocultural and Bioarchaeological Approaches to Infant and Young Child Feeding in the Past." In Children and Childhood in Bioarchaeology, 97–126. University Press of Florida, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.5744/florida/9780813056807.003.0004.

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Understanding infant and child feeding and its relationship to child health is a key part of bioarchaeological investigations into children and childhood in the past. Aside from old age, infancy and childhood is the most vulnerable and dependent period of the life course. Infant and child feeding practices—including breastfeeding, non-breast milk substitutes, and weaning—can profoundly affect child growth and development and may have life or death consequences. Studies of infant and child feeding, moreover, give us a view to cross-cultural and temporal variation in practices and attitudes towards children. This chapter reviews anthropological studies of infant–child feeding and health from both past and present. Despite the evolutionary and biological underpinnings of infant and child feeding, the influence of environmental, social, and cultural factors on its diversity underscores the importance of using a biocultural framework.
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