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.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 411-415 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics |
| Volume | 88 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1999 |
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Keywords
- Breastfeeding duration
- Breastfeeding initiation
- Breastfeeding practice
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
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Factors associated with initiation and duration of breastfeeding in Italy. / Riva, E.; Banderali, G.; Agostoni, C.; Silano, M.; Radaelli, G.; Giovannini, M.
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