Trial reportBMC pregnancy and childbirth2018
Valuing breastfeeding: a qualitative study of women's experiences of a financial incentive scheme for breastfeeding.
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- Peer Support and Community Interventions Targeting Breastfeeding in the UK: Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence to Identify Inequities in Participants' Experiences.Maternal & child nutrition · 2025Pooled it
- Conditional and Unconditional Social Transfers, Early-Life Nutrition, and Child Growth: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA pediatrics · 2025Trial
- Breastfeeding practices among Syrian refugees in Turkey.International breastfeeding journal · 2022Article
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- Postpartum care indications and methodological quality:a systematic review of guidelines.Zeitschrift fur Gesundheitswissenschaften = Journal of public health · 2022Review
- Perspectives on Breastfeeding from Mothers with Postpartum Depression Symptoms: A Qualitative Assessment of Antecedents, Barriers, Facilitators, and Intervention Suggestions.Breastfeeding medicine : the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine · 2021Article
- Racial and socioeconomic disparities in breast milk feedings in US neonatal intensive care units.Pediatric research · 2021Review
- To what extent does maternal body mass index predict intentions, attitudes, or practices of early infant feeding?Maternal & child nutrition · 2019Article
- Reducing toxic stress in the neonatal intensive care unit to improve infant outcomes.Nursing outlookArticle
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Abstract
backgroundA cluster randomised controlled trial of a financial incentive for breastfeeding conducted in areas with low breastfeeding rates in the UK reported a statistically significant increase in breastfeeding at 6-8 weeks. In this paper we report an analysis of interviews with women eligible for the scheme, exploring their experiences and perceptions of the scheme and its impact on breastfeeding to support the interpretation of the results of the trial.
methodsSemi-structured interviews were carried out with 35 women eligible for the scheme during the feasibility and trial stages. All interviews were recorded and verbatim transcripts analysed using a Framework Analysis approach.
resultsWomen reported that their decisions about infant feeding were influenced by the behaviours and beliefs of their family and friends, socio-cultural norms and by health and practical considerations. They were generally positive about the scheme, and felt valued for the effort involved in breastfeeding. The vouchers were frequently described as a reward, a bonus and something to look forward to, and helping women keep going with their breastfeeding. They were often perceived as compensation for the difficulties women encountered during breastfeeding. The scheme was not thought to make a difference to mothers who were strongly against breastfeeding. However, women did believe the scheme would help normalise breastfeeding, influence those who were undecided and help women to keep going with breastfeeding and reach key milestones e.g. 6 weeks or 3 months.
conclusionsThe scheme was acceptable to women, who perceived it as rewarding and valuing them for breastfeeding. Women reported that the scheme could raise awareness of breastfeeding and encourage its normalisation. This provides a possible mechanism of action to explain the results of the trial.
trial registrationThe trial is registered with the ISRCTN registry, number 44898617 , https://www.isrctn.com.
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