Determinants of early infant weaning: A multivariate approach

Lindenberg, Catherine Strachan; Artola, Rafael Cabrera; Estrada, Vilma Jimenez

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“…[1][2][3][4] Breast milk has nutritional, immunological, biochemical, anti-allergic, anti-infective, intellectual, developmental, psychological, psychosocial, economic and environmental benefits for the mother and/or her infant. [1][2][3][5][6][7][8] Breast-feeding provides in all the infant's nutritional needs and is therefore the preferred feeding option for all infants. Exclusive breast-feeding is therefore advocated as the sole source of nutrition for the first six months of an infant's life.…”

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Factors influencing high socio-economic class mothers’ decision regarding formula-feeding practices in the Cape Metropole

Sowden

Marais

Beukes

2009

South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition

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* Regarding the level of education, Grade 12 is equivalent to 12 years of schooling;Grade 7 is equivalent to 7 years of schooling.The main aim of the study was therefore to identify the factors that influence high socio-economic class mothers' decisions regarding infant-feeding practices. The objectives were to identify the reasons why high socio-economic class women in the Cape Metropole decide not to breast-feed; to evaluate whether the type and volume of infant AbstractThe aims of the study were to identify the reasons why high socio-economic class women in the Cape Metropole decide not to breast-feed; to evaluate whether the type and volume of infant formula selected by the mother was appropriate for her infant's current age and to identify the factors that influence the decision-making process when deciding which infant formula to feed her infant.An observational descriptive study with consecutive sampling was utilised. Data of 55 mothers with infants aged 0 to 6 months that were not currently breast-fed was captured in day care centres and private clinics situated in the Cape Metropole. Data was collected by means of a self-administered questionnaire available in Afrikaans and English.The majority of mothers (80%) decided only after the birth of their infant to rather opt for formula feeding. Evident factors that were identified as barriers to breast-feeding include a lack of knowledge and experience (38%) as well as a lack of facilities at public places (75%) and at work (71%) to breast-feed. Perceived benefits of infant formula included that the father could help with the workload (67%) and does not feel left out (38%), the mother knows what volume of milk is received (84%) and the convenience if the mother is working (64%). The mothers were overall not concerned about possible side-effects of breast-feeding and did not feel that their breasts were physically not of optimal physiology to breast-feed.One of the greatest challenges to support, protect and promote breast-feeding is to ensure that information sources give scientifically correct information to the uninformed or information-seeking mother in a standardised and positive manner.

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Factors influencing high socio-economic class mothers’ decision regarding formula-feeding practices in the Cape Metropole

Sowden

Marais

Beukes

2009

South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition

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“…The majority of the current knowledge on weaning is based upon quantitative research in developing countries (AI-Mazrou et al, 1994;Chandrasekhar et al, 1990;Dettwylcr, 1987; Jackson et at., 1992; Khan, 1990;Lindenberg et al, 1990;Lipski et at., 1994;Rao & Rajpathak, 1992;Singh et al, 1992; Uwaegbute, 1991;Vijayasree & Satya Vani, 1992), where descriptive data have been collected to reveal specific infant feeding and weaning practices. These studies have revealed mothers' strategies and patterns in the introduction and management of complementary foods and fluids.…”

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“…• factors influencing the cessation ofbreastfeeding and, specifically, early weaning at lesS than four months (Bailey & Sherriff, 1992;Bick, MacArthur, & Lancashire, 1998;Burgum, 1994;Coreii & Murphy, 1988;Earland, Ibrahim & Harpin, 1997;Fetherston, 1995;Lindenberg et al, 1990);…”

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“…• the duration ofbreastfeeding and weaning in specific geographic locations and with specific populations (Dettwyler, 1987;Hitchcock & Coy, 1988;Khan, 1990;Lindenberg et al, 1990;Lipski et al, 1994;Piper & Parks, 1996;Rao & Rajpathak, 1992;Singh eta!., 1992;Uwaegbute, 1991;Vijayasree & Satya Vani, 1992);…”

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“…Arabia (Al-Mazrou et al, 1994), Mexico (Lipski et al, 1994), Mali in West Africa (Dettwyler, 1987), Nicaragua (Lindenberg et al, 1990), Nigeria (Uwaegbute, 1991), and most frequently in India (Chandrasekhar et al, 1990;Khan, 1990;Rao & Rajpathak, 1992;Singh et al, 1992;Vijayasree & Satya Vani, 1992).…”

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Constructing Compatibility: Managing Breast-Feeding and Weaning from the Mother’s Perspective

Hauck

Irurita

2002

Qual Health Res

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The purpose of this grounded theory study was to analyze the maternal process of managing the later stages of established breast-feeding and, ultimately, weaning the child from the breast within a Western Australian context. Data were analyzed from 33 participants’interview transcripts, field notes, 9 postal questionnaires from fathers, and individual and discussion group interviews with child health nurses. A common social problem of incompatible expectations was revealed. All participants faced a dilemma in the management of their experience when personal expectations were in opposition to others’ expectations. A process of Constructing Compatibility by Adapting Focus was adopted to compensate for this incompatibility.

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Compound specific isotope evidence points to use of freshwater resources as weaning food in Middle Neolithic Paris Basin

Cheung

Herrscher

Thomas

2022

American Journal of Biological Anthropology

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Objectives A clear understanding of past weaning practices can provide invaluable insights into social issues such as infant care, fertility rate, and demographic patterns in past societies. This study presents the first archeological research employing compound specific isotope analysis (CSIA) for the reconstruction of past weaning practices. Methods Weaning practices of two Middle Neolithic communities in the Paris Basin region: Balloy (BLR) and Vignely (VPB), are evaluated by combining previously published bone collagen stable carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur (n = 66) isotope analysis with new compound specific carbon and nitrogen isotope compositions of bone collagen (n = 10). Results Our results demonstrate that the diets of individuals from BLR and VPB likely incorporated freshwater resources. The signals of freshwater resources consumption are even stronger among subadults, suggesting that freshwater resources were used as weaning food at these sites. Conclusions The implications of our result are threefold. Currently many CSIA studies in archeology only involve either carbon or nitrogen. Our data shows that it is important to conduct CSIA on both carbon and nitrogen for a more integrated picture. Secondly, our data demonstrates that the use of a protein‐based weaning food—instead of a starch‐based weaning food (such as cereal gruel)—was likely more prevalent among the Middle Neolithic communities in the Paris Basin Region than previously thought. The finding thus prompts a rethinking of the role of protein‐based weaning food in other archeological contexts. Lastly, the common assumption that weaning foods and adult diets share similar isotopic compositions can be problematic, as the use of protein‐based, high trophic‐level weaning foods can skew the δ15N weaning curve and produce an erroneously late estimation for weaning ages.

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Determinants of early infant weaning: A multivariate approach

Cited by 14 publications

References 8 publications

Factors influencing high socio-economic class mothers’ decision regarding formula-feeding practices in the Cape Metropole

Factors influencing high socio-economic class mothers’ decision regarding formula-feeding practices in the Cape Metropole

Constructing Compatibility: Managing Breast-Feeding and Weaning from the Mother’s Perspective

Compound specific isotope evidence points to use of freshwater resources as weaning food in Middle Neolithic Paris Basin

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