Results 271 to 280 of about 1,308,989 (298)

Effects of Support on the Initiation and Duration of Breastfeeding

Western Journal of Nursing Research, 2007
Researchers attempted to increase the initiation of breastfeeding and its duration to 6 months among a group of low-income, Hispanic women through an intervention program which included prenatal education and home based postpartum support. All participants were telephoned after delivery to determine infant feeding method.
Sara L, Gill, Elizabeth, Reifsnider, Joseph F, Lucke   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

The impact of exclusive breastfeeding on breastfeeding duration

Applied Nursing Research
While breastfeeding is globally recommended, its duration still represents a public health issue.To examine the association between the period of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and the duration of overall human milk nutrition, and to identify determinants associated with the duration of EBF and overall human milk nutrition length.The presented study is ...
openaire   +2 more sources

Duration of Breastfeeding and Distoclusion in the Deciduous Dentition

Breastfeeding Medicine, 2012
Abstract Objective: This study investigated the association between duration of breastfeeding and occurrence of distoclusion in preschoolers with complete deciduous dentition. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional ...
Fernanda, Caramez da Silva, Elsa Regina, Justo Giugliani, Simone, Capsi Pires   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

The influence of psychosocial factors on the duration of breastfeeding

Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 2004
Aim: A study was undertaken to examine to what extent psychosocial factors are related to the length of breastfeeding. Methods: A cohort of Danish mothers giving birth to a single child was followed up for four months. Information on mother and baby including psychosocial variables was obtained from a self-report questionnaire. Breastfeeding status was
Kronborg, Hanne, Væth, M.
openaire   +3 more sources

Determinants of Breastfeeding Duration in Peninsular Malaysia

Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, 2000
The health benefits of breastfeeding to infants and mothers have been well recognised. This study applies linear regression analysis to assess the determinants of breastfeeding duration of first born using data from the Second Malaysian Family Life Survey.
H, Awang, A L, Salleh
openaire   +2 more sources

Predicting Breastfeeding Duration Using the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool

Journal of Human Lactation, 2001
The authors tested the validity of the LATCH breastfeeding assessment tool, controlling for intervening variables in 133 dyads. LATCH scores, mother's evaluation of an index feed, and intended duration of breastfeeding were assessed postpartum and followed 6 weeks.
Riordan, Janice M., Bibb, Diane, Miller, Marsha, Rawlins, Timothy D.   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

The Optimal Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding

2004
Although the health benefits of breastfeeding are acknowledged widely, opinions and recommendations are divided on the optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding. We systematically reviewed available evidence concerning the effects on child health, growth, and development and on maternal health of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months vs.
Michael S, Kramer, Ritsuko, Kakuma
openaire   +2 more sources

Factors Associated with (Exclusive) Breastfeeding Duration—Results of the SUKIE-Study

Nutrients, 2022
Bernadette Buerger, Antonia Griesbacher, Karl-Heinz Wagner   +2 more
exaly  

Supplementation and Breastfeeding Duration

Journal of Human Lactation, 1988
openaire   +2 more sources

Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration: A 1990-2000 Literature Review

JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, 2002
Cindy-Lee Dennis
exaly