Early Infant Feeding Decisions in Low-Income Latinas

2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maya Bunik ◽  
Lauren Clark ◽  
Lorena Marquez Zimmer ◽  
Luz M. Jimenez ◽  
Mary E. O'Connor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Early Infant ◽  
Infant Feeding Decisions

scholarly journals Roles, perceptions and control of infant feeding among low-income fathers

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 522-530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten E Anderson ◽  
Jennifer C Nicklas ◽  
Marsha Spence ◽  
Katherine Kavanagh
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Solid Foods ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Male Caregivers ◽  
Supplemental Nutrition Program ◽  
Infant Feeding Decisions ◽  
And Control ◽  
Infant Behaviour

AbstractObjectiveIntroduction of solid foods before the recommended age of 4–6 months is a common practice in the USA, and appears to be especially prevalent among infants who are enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Currently, little is known about how fathers influence early infant feeding decisions, outside the decision to breast- or formula-feed. The purpose of the current study was to explore how fathers perceive the role they play in feeding and caring for their infants.DesignParticipants were twenty-one male caregivers, who were fathers or partners of the mothers of WIC income-eligible infants residing in two rural East Tennessee counties. In-depth, audio-taped telephone interviews were completed. Interviews were transcribed, coded and analysed according to standard grounded theory procedures to identify emergent concepts. These concepts were explored and linked together to become themes.ResultsThree themes emerged: (i) fathers’ roles; (ii) fathers’ perceptions; and (iii) control. Concepts within the theme of fathers’ roles included physical and emotional support for both mother and infant, validation of maternal decisions, and financial support. In the present study, fathers’ perceptions were primarily shaped by their own experiences, advice from those with experience, and information sought by the fathers. The theme of control appears to be the linkage between the fathers’ attempts to modify infant behaviour and infants’ response.ConclusionsA final conceptual model was created to explain the interrelated nature of the themes and may be helpful to those who work with fathers and/or families of new infants.

scholarly journals Infant feeding decisions and behaviours among low-income smoke-exposed women: timing and change during pregnancy

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (15) ◽  
pp. 2796-2805 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Markham Risica ◽  
Kristen McCausland
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Health Education Intervention ◽  
Infant Feeding Decisions ◽  
Breast Fed ◽  
In Pregnancy

AbstractObjectiveThe present study aimed to describe change in feeding intentions and predictors of breast-feeding intentions during the course of pregnancy.DesignAnalysis of prospectively collected data from a larger randomized controlled trial of a health education intervention to reduce environmental smoke exposure among women during and after pregnancy.SettingParticipants were recruited from prenatal clinics, but all further communication occurred with participating women living in the community.SubjectsLow-income, adult women (n399) were interviewed during the 16th and 32nd week of pregnancy to ascertain prenatal feeding intentions and breast-feeding knowledge, attitudes and self-efficacy. Characteristics of women by infant feeding intention were assessed along with differences in intention from 16 to 32 weeks of pregnancy and feeding behaviours after delivery. Differences in psychosocial variables between women of different intention for infant feeding were measured. Women in each category of feeding intention were assessed for changes in psychosocial factors by eventual infant feeding behaviour.ResultsFeeding intention early in pregnancy was strongly, but not consistently, associated with feeding intention late in pregnancy, feeding initiation and later feeding patterns. Over one-third of women who were undecided at 16 weeks’ gestation or earlier initiated breast-feeding. Increases in knowledge and improvement in time, social factors and social support barriers were found among those who exclusively breast-fed.ConclusionsResults indicate that feeding decisions may change during pregnancy. Determining when women make feeding decisions during their pregnancy warrants more research. Interventions to increase breast-feeding intentions should target knowledge, self-efficacy and barriers.

scholarly journals Energy contribution from non-breastmilk items in low-income Guatemalan infantsin their sixth month of life

2015 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marieke Vossenaar ◽  
Jeniece Alvey ◽  
Ilse Van Beusekom ◽  
Colleen M Doak ◽  
Noel W Solomons
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Mixed Feeding ◽  
Delivery Method ◽  
Energy Contribution ◽  
Breastfed Infants ◽  
Early Infant

Objective. To examine the nature and energy contribution of complementary feeding in breastfed infants in their sixth month of life, and the prevalence of the use of bottles as a delivery method. Materials and methods. We recruited 156 breastfeeding infants at a health clinic in metropolitan Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. A previous-day recall was performed. Results. Sixty nine mothers (44%) reported offering items other than breastmilk. The median contribution ofenergy from complementary foods among infants with mixed feeding (n=66) was 197 kcal/day (interquartile range [IQR] 49-353). The median energy contribution of formula or cow’s milk among consumers (n=39) was 212 kcal/day (IQR 84-394).Bottles were used on the previous day by 55 (80%) of the 69 mothers not offering exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusions. Premature introduction of non-breastmilk items is commonly practiced in feeding Guatemalan infants. Adherence to the internationally recognized guidelines for early infant feeding should be an intervention priority for this population.

scholarly journals Social Contexts of Infant Feeding and Infant Feeding Decisions

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen J. Schafer ◽  
Natalie A. Williams ◽  
Siri Digney ◽  
Marion E. Hare ◽  
Sato Ashida
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Social Contexts ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Network Member ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
The Social ◽  
Low Income Mothers ◽  
Infant Feeding Decisions

Background: Infant feeding takes place within a network of social relationships. However, the social context in which infant feeding advice is received remains underresearched. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the social contexts of infant feeding by examining individual and relationship characteristics of mothers and network members associated with advice to exclusively breastfeed, exclusively formula feed, or use a combination of breast milk and formula. Methods: Information about 287 network members was reported by 80 low-income mothers during a one-time survey. Characteristics of relationships associated with mothers receiving advice (exclusively breastfeed/formula feed, combination feed) from each network member were identified using 2-level logistic regression analyses. Results: Mothers had greater odds of receiving advice to exclusively breastfeed from network members who help make feeding decisions (odds ratio [OR], 2.44; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.35-4.42), exclusively breastfed their own child or children (OR, 6.99; 95% CI, 2.96-16.51), and were health care providers (OR, 4.82; 95% CI, 1.70-13.67). Mothers had greater odds of receiving advice to breastfeed in combination with formula from network members who provided emotional support (OR, 2.45; 95% CI, 1.31-4.55), combination fed their own child or children (OR, 4.85; 95% CI, 1.80-13.05), and had an opinion that was important to the mother (OR, 2.67; 95% CI, 1.13-6.33). Mothers had greater odds of receiving advice to exclusively formula feed from network members who exclusively formula fed their own child or children (OR, 2.23; 95% CI, 1.07-4.66) than those who did not. Conclusion: Social relationship characteristics and network members’ infant feeding experiences may have implications for the advice new mothers receive. Future research should investigate social contexts of infant feeding longitudinally to inform interventions.

Reasons for Infant Feeding Decisions in Low-Income Families in Washington, DC

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 704-710 ◽  
Author(s):  
Onize Oniwon ◽  
Jennifer A.F. Tender ◽  
Jianping He ◽  
Elyshe Voorhees ◽  
Rachel Y. Moon
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Washington Dc ◽  
Low Income Families ◽  
Infant Feeding Decisions

Exploring Intended Infant Feeding Decisions Among Low-Income Women

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 377-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly K. Gurka ◽  
Paige P. Hornsby ◽  
Emily Drake ◽  
Evan M. Mulvihill ◽  
Emily N. Kinsey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Low Income Women ◽  
Infant Feeding Decisions

scholarly journals Understanding the infant feeding decisions of low-income Irish women

2010 ◽  
Vol 69 (OCE5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Shortt ◽  
Catherine McGorrian ◽  
Orla Doyle ◽  
Jean Kilroe ◽  
Cecily Kelleher
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Irish Women ◽  
Infant Feeding Decisions
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