Defining Behavior Patterns Towards Exclusive Breastfeeding Using Latent Class Analysis

• Hoofdauteurs: Pryscila de Argolo Cerqueira (Auteur), Leila D A F Amorim (Auteur), Tatiana de O Vieira (Auteur), Janaina S Dias (Auteur), Heli V Brandao (Auteur), Graciete O Vieira (Auteur)
• Formaat: Boek
• Gepubliceerd in: Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Onderwerpen: article
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• Notes: 2322-4398; 2322-4401
• Keywords: Breastfeeding; Child Nutrition; Behavior; Quantitative Methods; Latent Class Analysis; Pediatrics; RJ1-570
• Source: Journal of Pediatrics Review, Vol 6, Iss 1, Pp 61-67 (2018)

Background: The interruption of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is worrying. This study aimed to identify behavior patterns towards EBF among mothers and health professionals. Methods: This is a cross-sectional analysis of a cohort consisting of 1309 women. We used latent class analysis (LCA), considering 15 indicators for defining 4 constructs: maternal emotional state, availability to breastfeed, maternal attitude, and health professional's attitude towards breastfeeding. Results: Among mothers, 36.5% were classified as being in an unfavorable emotional state; they presented a higher probability of feeling tired, nervous, and sad; 14.7% had less availability to breastfeed and a higher probability of including primiparous and partners not helping to care for the child; 41.5% had negative attitude towards breastfeeding, including mothers more likely to give a pacifier and bottle. Among health professionals, 62.0% were categorized with unfavorable attitude towards breastfeeding, not providing guidance on breastfeeding in the hospital.