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Maternal and Child Health Journal

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01.05.2008

Infant Feeding Attitudes and Knowledge among Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Women in Glasgow

verfasst von: Claibourne I. Dungy, Rhona J. McInnes, David M. Tappin, Anne Baber Wallis, Florin Oprescu

Erschienen in: Maternal and Child Health Journal | Ausgabe 3/2008

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Abstract

Objectives This study: (1) investigated infant feeding attitudes and knowledge among socioeconomically disadvantaged mothers in an urban community with historically low breastfeeding rates, (2) examined the influence of women’s social networks on infant feeding attitudes and decisions, and (3) validated a measure of infant feeding attitudes and knowledge in this population (Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale, IIFAS). Methods Women attending a prenatal clinic (n = 49) reported on: (1) demographics, (2) infant feeding attitudes and knowledge (IIFAS), (3) feeding intent, (4) opinions about breastfeeding in public, and (5) social networks. Feeding method at discharge was abstracted from hospital charts. Social network members (n = 47) identified by the prenatal sample completed interviews covering: (1) demographics, (2) infant feeding attitudes and knowledge (IIFAS), (3) prior infant feeding methods and recommendations, and (4) opinions about breastfeeding in public. Results Mean IIFAS scores were low in both groups, indicating neutral to negative breastfeeding attitudes; mothers’ scores were lower than social network members. Higher maternal IIFAS score was significantly associated with intended and actual breastfeeding. A social network positive towards breastfeeding was significantly associated with mothers’ positive attitude towards breastfeeding. Both mothers and social network members support breastfeeding in public. IIFAS internal consistency was robust for both mothers and social network members. Predictive validity was demonstrated by significant positive association between score and intended and actual feeding methods. Conclusions Knowledge and attitude predict breastfeeding initiation in this population. Social network members may influence mothers’ feeding choices. This research is important because attitudes and knowledge derived from the IIFAS can be used to develop and evaluate breastfeeding promotion programs.

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Titel: Infant Feeding Attitudes and Knowledge among Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Women in Glasgow
verfasst von: Claibourne I. Dungy
Rhona J. McInnes
David M. Tappin
Anne Baber Wallis
Florin Oprescu
Publikationsdatum: 01.05.2008
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Maternal and Child Health Journal / Ausgabe 3/2008
Print ISSN: 1092-7875
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6628
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-007-0253-9

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