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    A cohort study of factors influencing breastfeeding in regional Western Australia

    247139_Cox 2016.pdf (10.95Mb)
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    Authors
    Cox, Kylee Nicole
    Date
    2016
    Supervisor
    Dr Roslyn Giglia
    Dr Yun Zhao
    Prof. Colin Binns
    Type
    Thesis
    Award
    PhD
    
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    School
    School of Public Health
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2410
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    • Curtin Theses
    Abstract

    Factors influencing breastfeeding initiation and duration in regional Western Australia were examined in this cohort study, with 427 mothers and their infants followed from birth to 12 months. Whilst 98% of mothers initiated breastfeeding after birth, less than 6% were still exclusively breastfeeding at six months. Positive influences on breastfeeding duration included baby-friendly hospital practices, antenatal education and positive attitudes towards breastfeeding, while prepregnancy smoking and overweight were negatively associated with breastfeeding duration.

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