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KMID : 1155220200450040311
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Journal of the Korean Society of Health Information and Health Statistics
2020 Volume.45 No. 4 p.311 ~ p.316
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Factors Influencing Breast Milk Feeding in Singleton Late Preterm Infants
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Kim Su-Jin
Jang Gun-Ja
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of breast milk feeding at one month after hospital discharge in singleton late preterm infants (LPIs).
Methods: This was a secondary analysis of data obtained from two published studies related to breastfeeding for late preterm infants. Data were a total of 244 LPIs’ feeding type at one month after discharge and analyzed using the chi-square test and t-test to compare demographic and feeding-related characteristics between breast milk feeding and formula feeding group. Predictors associated with breast milk feeding were identified by logistic regression analysis.
Results: Feeding type of LPIs’ hospitalization was a predictor of breast milk feeding at one month. LPIs fed breast milk exclusively or partially in the hospital were more likely to maintain breast milk feeding at home.
Conclusions: This result showed that breastfeeding support and encouragement in clinical settings was a decisive factor in improving breast milk feeding in singleton LPIs.
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KEYWORD
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Breast milk, Formula, Preterm, Singleton
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