ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Breastfeeding in Hospitals: Factors Influencing Maternal Choice in Italy.
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- Multilevel analysis of early initiation of breastfeeding in Ethiopia.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Early initiation of breastfeeding up to six months among mothers after cesarean section or vaginal birth: A scoping review.Heliyon · 2023Article
- Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding at discharge during the COVID-19 pandemic in 17 WHO European Region countries.International breastfeeding journal · 2022Article
- Association between History of Prolonged Exclusive Breast-Feeding and the Lung Function Indices in Childhood.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Knowledge and Expectations of Perinatal Care Among Pregnant Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Frontiers in global women's health · 2022Article
- Breastfeeding Practices and Determinant Factors of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Mothers of Children Aged 0-23 Months in Northwestern Romania.Nutrients · 2021Article
- Factors Influencing Uptake of Breastfeeding: The Role of Early Promotion in the Maternity Hospital.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Analysis of the Impact of the Confinement Resulting from COVID-19 on the Lifestyle and Psychological Wellbeing of Spanish Pregnant Women: An Internet-Based Cross-Sectional Survey.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Measles and Pregnancy: Immunity and Immunization-What Can Be Learned from Observing Complications during an Epidemic Year.Journal of pregnancy · 2020Article
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Abstract
Monitoring the prevalence of breastfeeding is one of the actions provided for in Italian National Health System. This study aims to observe the prevalence of breastfeeding in a representative set of birthing hospitals in the province of Catania, in Sicily, Italy, to assess the factors influencing women in their decisions to breastfeed during hospitalization after delivery. We conducted an observational study on 3813 questionnaires administered to mothers of newborns during their hospital stay from the years 2016 to 2018 in eight hospitals of various types. The average maternal age was 31.3 years ± 5.8. Sixty-nine percent of women did not attend a prenatal course. From childbirth to discharge, the percentage of women who breastfed was 88%, of whom 45% did exclusive breastfeeding. Only 35% of women who had a caesarean section adopted exclusive breastfeeding. In our experience, rooming-in was not associated with an increase in breastfeeding. We observed that both attendance to prenatal courses and the mother's education level played a minor role in influencing the mother's decision in breastfeeding A fairly high percentage of exclusive breastfeeding, 75%, was attained just in one hospital, where dedicated staff was deployed to encourage breastfeeding. The lowest percentage (12%) of exclusive breastfeeding was observed in a large private accredited health facility. Hospital presence of professionals trained in human lactation is a smart investment for society.
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