Factors associated with breastfeeding continuation for 12 months or more among working mothers in a general hospital

Ciencia e Saude Coletiva

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Mendes, Michele Saraiva¹  Schorn, Monique¹  Santo, Lilian Cordova do Espírito²  Oliveira, Luciana Dias²  Giugliani, Elsa Regina Justo¹ 

[1] Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul;UFRGS

关键词: Breastfeeding;    Working mothers;    Risk factors;   

DOI  :  10.1590/1413-812320212611.12882020

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Associacao Brasileira de Pos - Graduacao em Saude Coletiva

【 摘 要 】

This article aims to identify factors associated with breastfeeding continuation for at least 12 months among working mothers in a hospital in the south of Brazil. We conducted a cross-sectional study, interviewing 251 women who breastfed after returning to work. Eligibility criteria included non-twin biological children aged between 12 and 36 months and the absence of an illness (mother and/or child) that could affect breastfeeding. The association between breastfeeding continuation and the exposure variables was tested using Poisson multivariate regression. Only one work-related variable showed a significant association with the outcome. Working only during the day increased the prevalence of BF continuation for at least 12 months by 37%. The following non-work-related factors showed a positive association with the outcome: mothers without a college degree; mothers with at least 12 months’ prior breastfeeding experience; child not given milks other than breast milk when the mother returned to work, and not using a pacifier. The following variables showed a negative association with the outcome: older maternal age; older gestational age; mother receiving support from the child’s caregiver; and mother receiving professional breastfeeding support. Non-work-related factors had a greater influence on breastfeeding continuation for at least 12 months among working mothers.

【 授权许可】

CC BY