A cohort study of factors influencing breastfeeding in regional Western Australia
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Open access
Authors
Cox, Kylee Nicole
Date
2016Supervisor
Dr Roslyn Giglia
Dr Yun Zhao
Prof. Colin Binns
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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School of Public Health
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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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