Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding among Chinese mothers in the first 6 months

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British Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-05-02 DOI:10.12968/bjom.2024.32.5.240

Qian Wu, Pornpat Hengudomsub, Chintana Wacharasin

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Abstract

Exclusive breastfeeding duration remains suboptimal among Chinese mothers. Understanding the factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding is essential for developing targeted interventions to promote breastfeeding practices. This study aimed to identify determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in the first 6 months after birth in Xuzhou City, China. This prospective study enrolled 178 mothers, using structured questionnaires for data collection. Subsequent analysis used multiple linear regression to explore factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding duration. On average, participants exclusively breastfed for 67 days. Influencing factors included breastfeeding intention, perception of insufficient milk and maternity leave. Targeted interventions have the potential to prolong exclusive breastfeeding duration, such as ensuring women develop accurate perceptions of their breast milk supply and extending maternity leave. Implementing these interventions is crucial to achieving the target of 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding, consequently contributing to optimal health benefits for mother–infant dyads in China.

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中国母亲前六个月纯母乳喂养的决定因素

在中国母亲中，纯母乳喂养的持续时间仍然不理想。了解影响纯母乳喂养的因素对于制定有针对性的干预措施以促进母乳喂养至关重要。本研究旨在确定中国徐州市婴儿出生后 6 个月内纯母乳喂养的决定因素。这项前瞻性研究共招募了 178 名母亲，使用结构化问卷收集数据。随后采用多元线性回归分析法探讨了与纯母乳喂养持续时间相关的因素。参与者平均纯母乳喂养了 67 天。影响因素包括母乳喂养意愿、对奶水不足的看法以及产假。有针对性的干预措施有可能延长纯母乳喂养的持续时间，例如确保妇女对自己的母乳供应量有准确的认识和延长产假。实施这些干预措施对于实现纯母乳喂养6个月的目标至关重要，从而为中国母婴二人组的最佳健康效益做出贡献。

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British Journal of Midwifery Nursing-Maternity and Midwifery

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期刊介绍： British Journal of Midwifery (BJM) is the leading clinical journal for midwives. Published each month, the journal is written by midwives for midwives and peer reviewed by some of the foremost authorities in the profession. BJM is essential reading for all midwives. It contains the best clinical reviews, original research and evidence-based articles available, and ensures that midwives are kept fully up-to-date with the latest developments taking place in clinical practice. In addition, each issue of the journal contains a symposium on a particular theme, providing more in-depth clinical information.