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KMID : 0892720120160010044
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Journal of the Korean Society of Maternal and Child Health
2012 Volume.16 No. 1 p.44 ~ p.55
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Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates of Breastfeeding-Willing Mothers and Its Influencing Factors by the 1st, 3rd, and 6th Month of Postpartum
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Lee Sun-Ok
Na Sung-Sun
Park Kyung-Yeon
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify exclusive breastfeeding rates and factors which influence exclusive breastfeeding by postpartum periods among breast-feeding-willing mothers.
Methods: The respondents were 191 mothers. Data were collected from June 1, 2010 to January 28, 2011 in a metropolitan city. Data were analyzed using the SPSS 19.0 program and included descriptive statistics, chi-square test, correlation, and logistic regression.
Results: The major findings of this study were; Significant influencing factors on the exclusive breastfeeding at postpartum 1 month were planned pregnancy, support of rearing, insufficient amount of breast milk, problem of nipple, pregnancy, and concerned about undernourishment of breast milk. Predictors of exclusive breast feeding by postpartum 3 months were planned pregnancy, insufficient amount of breast milk, and concerned about undernourishment of breast milk. Predictors of exclusive breast feeding by postpartum 6 months were insufficient amount of breast milk, employment before delivery and conceiving next baby.
Conclusion: Influential factors on exclusive breastfeeding turned up differences by postpartum periods among breastfeeding-willing mothers. Therefore, it is recommended that the variables should be considered in developing programs of breastfeeding education.
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KEYWORD
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breastfeeding, factors, periods
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