Exploring the influence of psychological factors on breastfeeding duration, phase 1: perceptions of mothers and clinicians
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Article Title | Exploring the influence of psychological factors on breastfeeding duration, phase 1: perceptions of mothers and clinicians |
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ERA Journal ID | 16400 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | O'Brien, Maxine (Author), Buikstra, Elizabeth (Author), Fallon, Tony (Author) and Hegney, Desley (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Human Lactation |
Journal Citation | 25 (1), pp. 55-63 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2009 |
Place of Publication | Thousand Oaks, CA, United States |
ISSN | 0890-3344 |
1552-5732 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/0890334408326071 |
Web Address (URL) | http://jhl.sagepub.com/content/25/1/55 |
Abstract | Breastfeeding duration rates in Australia are low, prompting a search for modifiable factors capable of increasing the duration of breastfeeding. In this study, participants were asked which psychological factors they believed influence breastfeeding duration. Participants included 3 groups of mothers who had breastfed for varied lengths of time (n = 17), and 1 group of breastfeeding clinicians (n = 4). The nominal group technique was employed, involving a structured group meeting progressing through several steps. Analyses included collation of individual and group responses, group comparisons, and a thematic analysis of group discussions. Forty-five psychological factors thought to influence the duration of breastfeeding were identified. Factors considered most important included the mother's priorities and mothering self-efficacy, faith in breast milk, adaptability, stress, and breastfeeding self-efficacy. In addition to informing the design of phase 2 of this study, these results add to our knowledge of this emerging research area. |
Keywords | breastfeeding; breastfeeding duration; mental health; psychological factors; transition to motherhood |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520599. Social and personality psychology not elsewhere classified |
420499. Midwifery not elsewhere classified | |
321399. Paediatrics not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre for Rural and Remote Area Health |
University of Sydney | |
University of Queensland | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1143/exploring-the-influence-of-psychological-factors-on-breastfeeding-duration-phase-1-perceptions-of-mothers-and-clinicians
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