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    Predictors of breastfeeding duration for rural women in a high-income country: Evidence from a cohort study

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    Authors
    Cox, K.
    Binns, Colin
    Giglia, Roslyn
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Cox, K. and Binns, C. and Giglia, R. 2015. Predictors of breastfeeding duration for rural women in a high-income country: Evidence from a cohort study. Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics. 104 (8): pp. e350-e359.
    Source Title
    Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics
    DOI
    10.1111/apa.12999
    ISSN
    0803-5253
    School
    School of Public Health
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/13327
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Aim - To determine the prevalence of exclusive and 'any breastfeeding' at six months in rural Western Australia and to identify the predictors of exclusive and 'any breastfeeding' duration up to 12 months. Methods - A total of 427 mothers (52% of those contacted) were recruited from maternity services in rural WA and asked to complete a baseline questionnaire. Mothers were recontacted at 4, 6, 10, 16, 26, 32, 40 and 52 weeks to determine factors associated with feeding practices. Results - Smoking during pregnancy was the strongest predictor of exclusive breastfeeding cessation before six months (aHR 3.21, 95% CI 1.89, 5.46). A favourable attitude towards breastfeeding, a body mass index of <30 and a return to work after six months were associated with reduced risk of breastfeeding cessation before both six and 12 months. Conclusion - Breastfeeding duration in rural Western Australia is influenced by modifiable factors such as smoking during pregnancy and prepregnancy obesity, therefore strategies to address these risk factors in rural women prior to delivery may contribute to improved breastfeeding rates.

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