A cohort study of factors influencing breastfeeding in regional Western Australia
| dc.contributor.author | Cox, Kylee Nicole | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Dr Roslyn Giglia | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Dr Yun Zhao | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Prof. Colin Binns | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-01-30T10:21:26Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-01-30T10:21:26Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2016-12-20T02:36:34Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2016 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2410 | |
| dc.description.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. | |
| dc.language | en | |
| dc.publisher | Curtin University | |
| dc.title | A cohort study of factors influencing breastfeeding in regional Western Australia | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| dcterms.educationLevel | PhD | |
| curtin.department | School of Public Health | |
| curtin.accessStatus | Open access |