Factors Associated With the Continuation of Breastfeeding Beyond 12 Months of Age in Brazilian Families.

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS

Journal of paediatrics and child health Pub Date : 2025-09-11 DOI:10.1111/jpc.70195

Mirene Brandão de Paula, Melissa Moreira Mansur Clemente, Sabrine Teixeira Ferraz Grunewald

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Abstract

Aim: To measure the prevalence of BF amongst Brazilian children aged 12-24 months, assess associated social determinants and evaluate the impact of maternal knowledge about its benefits.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between September and December 2024, using an online questionnaire completed by Brazilian mothers with children aged 12-24 months. Sociodemographic data were collected, including maternal and child age, education level, marital status, ethnicity, household income and employment status. Additional information was gathered on prenatal care, breastfeeding within the first hour of life, guidance received on BF and factors related to the continuation/interruption of BF.

Results: Over 70% of the 403 mothers surveyed were breastfeeding beyond 12 months. The main influencing factors in the continuation of BF were knowledge of its benefits (87.6%) and personal desire (78.4%). Attending more than six prenatal visits, being aware of WHO recommendations and receiving guidance on the maternal benefits of BF and on milk expression/storage were significantly associated with breastfeeding beyond 12 months of age (p < 0.05). Having a younger child negatively impacted prolonged BF (p = 0.005).

Conclusions: Prolonged BF is influenced by multiple factors, and healthcare professionals can play a key role in promoting it by implementing health education strategies focused on the maternal benefits of breastfeeding and milk expression/storage. Ensuring adequate prenatal care and family planning is also essential.

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巴西家庭继续母乳喂养超过12个月的相关因素

目的：测量巴西12-24个月儿童的BF患病率，评估相关的社会决定因素，并评估孕产妇对其益处的了解的影响。方法：在2024年9月至12月期间进行了一项横断面研究，使用了一份在线问卷，由巴西12-24个月大的孩子的母亲完成。收集社会人口统计数据，包括母婴年龄、受教育程度、婚姻状况、种族、家庭收入和就业状况。还收集了关于产前护理、出生后一小时内的母乳喂养、关于BF的指导以及与BF继续/中断相关的因素的其他信息。结果：在接受调查的403名母亲中，超过70%的人母乳喂养超过12个月。影响男友继续的主要因素是对其益处的了解（87.6%）和个人欲望（78.4%）。参加6次以上的产前检查，了解世卫组织的建议，并接受关于BF和乳汁表达/储存的母亲益处的指导，与12个月以上的母乳喂养显著相关(p结论：延长BF受到多种因素的影响，卫生保健专业人员可以通过实施以母乳喂养和乳汁表达/储存的母亲益处为重点的健康教育战略，在促进它方面发挥关键作用。确保适当的产前护理和计划生育也至关重要。

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Journal of paediatrics and child health 医学-小儿科

CiteScore

2.90

自引率

5.90%

发文量

487

审稿时长

3-6 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health publishes original research articles of scientific excellence in paediatrics and child health. Research Articles, Case Reports and Letters to the Editor are published, together with invited Reviews, Annotations, Editorial Comments and manuscripts of educational interest.