A qualitative descriptive inquiry into factors influencing early weaning and breastfeeding duration among first-time mothers in Papua New Guinea's rural eastern highlands.
Breastfeeding
First-time mothers
Infant feeding practice
Weaning
Journal
Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives
ISSN: 1878-1799
Titre abrégé: Women Birth
Pays: Netherlands
ID NLM: 101266131
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Feb 2022
Feb 2022
Historique:
received:
30
10
2020
revised:
03
01
2021
accepted:
04
01
2021
pubmed:
25
1
2021
medline:
15
2
2022
entrez:
24
1
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Exclusive breastfeeding confers multiple maternal and child health benefits. Although breastfeeding initiation following birth is common in Papua New Guinea, many first-time mothers may not achieve optimal breastfeeding duration. This study aims to explore and describe factors influencing early weaning and breastfeeding duration among first-time mothers in Papua New Guinea's rural eastern highlands. A qualitative descriptive approach was adopted in this study. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews with 20 first-time mothers. The interviews transcripts were then thematically analysed. Three key themes identified were: source of breastfeeding information and support; social networks and breastfeeding communication; and balancing perceived gender and maternal roles. The study further identified a lack of fathers' involvement in supporting breastfeeding. Social and relational networks, and maternal factors need to be considered to better understand breastfeeding practices. Efforts to achieve optimal breastfeeding outcomes entail targeted and culturally appropriate programs, including fathers' involvement as they play important roles in breastfeeding and infant feeding practices.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Exclusive breastfeeding confers multiple maternal and child health benefits. Although breastfeeding initiation following birth is common in Papua New Guinea, many first-time mothers may not achieve optimal breastfeeding duration.
AIM
OBJECTIVE
This study aims to explore and describe factors influencing early weaning and breastfeeding duration among first-time mothers in Papua New Guinea's rural eastern highlands.
METHODS
METHODS
A qualitative descriptive approach was adopted in this study. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews with 20 first-time mothers. The interviews transcripts were then thematically analysed.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Three key themes identified were: source of breastfeeding information and support; social networks and breastfeeding communication; and balancing perceived gender and maternal roles. The study further identified a lack of fathers' involvement in supporting breastfeeding.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Social and relational networks, and maternal factors need to be considered to better understand breastfeeding practices. Efforts to achieve optimal breastfeeding outcomes entail targeted and culturally appropriate programs, including fathers' involvement as they play important roles in breastfeeding and infant feeding practices.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33485816
pii: S1871-5192(21)00006-8
doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2021.01.006
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
e68-e74Informations de copyright
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