Analysis of Factors Influencing Breastfeeding
Abstract:Objective:To learn the needs of bxeastfeeding in infants aged 0 ~ 4 months and to find out the factors influencing breastfeeding. Methods :The factors irfluencing breastfeeding in infants aged within 4 months was analyzed by logistic regression. Results: Breastfeeding rate of infantsaged 0 ~ 4 months was 73.20%,with exclusive breastfeeding being 35.20%. It showed a positive correlation of breasstfeeding to keeping breast feeding for the infants' needs( P < 0.01). It demonstrated negative correlation of breastfeeding to using bottles after delivery, adding supplementary food within 4 months and family income(P < 0.01 or P < 0.05). Conclusions:In order to effectively help mothers to continue breastfeeding,the emphasis of health service for promoting breastfeeding should encourage breastfeeding as demanded,avoiding bottle-feeding and supplementary food for infants under 4 months old.
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Publication Date:2001-01-01
Online Publishing Date:2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages:3( 35-37 )
CHINESE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

CHINESE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

ISSN:1001-568X
Year, Vol.(Issue):2001,15(5)