Naslov
The influence of sociodemographic factors, perinatal characteristics, self-esteem, and mother's sociocultural attitudes towards physical appearance on firstborn breastfeeding rate and duration in the republic of Croatia.

Autori
Nižetić, Lina ; Perić, Katarina ; Crnković, Matea ; Žaja, Orjena

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
PROCEEDINGS PROCEEDINGS 10th International Scientific and Professional Conference WITH FOOD TO HEALTH / Šubarić, Drago ; Jašić, Midhat - Osijek : Tuzla : Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, 2018, 1-8

ISBN
978-953-7005-54-2

Skup
10. međunarodni znanstveno-stručni skup: Hranom do zdravlja = 10th International Scientific and Professional Conference: With food to health

Mjesto i datum
Osijek, Hrvatska, 12.10.2017. - 13.10.2017

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Domaća recenzija

Ključne riječi
breastfeeding, sociodemographic characteristics, self-respect, physical appearance

Sažetak
Aim: Breast milk is the only form of nutrition that provides optimal conditions for growth and development of an infant, while it also provides a close connection between a mother and her child. Due to the activities of multiple organizations which promote breastfeeding and education of mothers, the rate of breastfeeding is increasing in Croatia. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of sociodemographic characteristics of the mother and perinatal particularities to breastfeeding and the length of breastfeeding of the first child. Materials and methods: For the purpose of this study, an on-line questionnaire that consisted of 48 questions was designed and subsequently completed by 571 mothers from all parts of Croatia. Results: The first child was breastfed by 526/571 (92.12%) examinees. The results of the research demonstrated that the place of residence did not significantly affect the rate and duration of breastfeeding (p=0.054). A positive correlation between their monthly income (p=0.004), level of education (p=0.016), and the rate and duration of breastfeeding was established. The decision to breastfeed was influenced by complications during pregnancy (p=0.034), but the same connection was not established for the duration of breastfeeding. Mothers who attribute greater importance to physical appearance have breastfed their child for a shorter period of time (p=0.012). No statistically significant connection was established between the levels of self-respect of examinees and breastfeeding (p=0.737). Conclusion: The level of education and monthly income have a significant influence on both the decision to breastfeed and on the duration of breastfeeding of the first child. Therefore, educational programmes should be intensified among young mothers and among those with a lower level of education. Furthermore, the results of this research have demonstrated a negative influence that standards of modern society impose on the physical appearance of women, which, as a result, affects their decision to breastfeed.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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