Role of Social Support in Breastfeeding for Adolescent Mothers

Introduction: Breastfeeding is an important strategy to ensure health promotion and wellbeing. Since breastfeeding rates have consistently decreased around the world, protection, promotion, and supportive programs are considered as public health priorities. This study aims to explore breastfeeding mothers’ perceptions and experiences of emotional support needs. Methods: This study was performed in five health centers and four hospitals affiliated to Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Using a qualitative approach, 36 breastfeeding mothers, family members, and health providers attended individual semi-structured in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using directed content analysis based on the Elo and Kyngas approach, with MAXQDA software version 10. Results: Four categories of ‘need to tranquility and solace’, ‘sense of being loved and belongingness’, ‘creating hope, motivation, and confidence’, and ‘empathy and companionship’, and 12 subcategories including ‘not inducing stress’, ‘relieving the mother’s stress and worries’, ‘creating and maintaining tranquility’, ‘understanding and attention’, ‘receiving affection from significant others’, ‘being respected by others’, ‘ being inspired by significant others’, ‘being assured by family members’, ‘being motivated by significant others’, ‘interacting with others’, ‘having the companionship and presence of others’, and ‘receiving empathy from others’ were identified as the mothers’ emotional support needs. Conclusion: Mothers need emotional support to sustain breastfeeding. Significant others, such as the husband, family members, and health providers play an important role in meeting breastfeeding mothers’ emotional support needs.

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“…In line with the results of this study, findings of other research corroborated such participants’ needs for assurance and respect. 26 , 28 …”

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Mothers’ Breastfeeding Experiences of Emotional Support Needs: A Qualitative Study in Iran

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“…Therefore, efforts to encourage EBF need to address social support to those mothers, who are illiterate or only had less than school-level education. They should get support from their parents or family members which may facilitate to practice of EBF positively, but studies elsewhere show that having inadequate information negatively affects EBF in Indonesia, 39 and Cyprus. 40 It also suggested that emotional, and informational supports were perceived as effective support for breastfeeding initiation and practice of EBF.…”

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Prevalence and Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice among Breastfeeding Mothers in Kathmandu, Nepal

Dhakal

Sigdel

Ghimire

et al. 2023

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Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for up to six months has several benefits for children in reducing their morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to find out the prevalence of EBF practice and its influencing factors. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 362 breastfeeding mothers attending selected health facilities in the Kathmandu district. Data were collected using structured questionnaires through a face-to-face interview. The knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy and social support of breastfeeding were assessed by Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS), Breastfeeding Self-efficacy Scale Short Form (BSES-SF) and Exclusive Breastfeeding Social Support Scale (EBSSS) scales respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, through SPSS. Results: The prevalence of EBF practices for the six months was 64.1%. The higher proportion (99.2%) of the respondents had high self-efficacy for breastfeeding, 95.3% of the respondents had positive attitudes toward EBF, and 89.8% had high social support for EBF practices. The determinant of the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale was being a Hindu religion (aOR 6.1, 95% CI, 2.23-16.58). The determinants of the exclusive breastfeeding social support scale were being a mother who did colostrum feeding (aOR 11.8, 95% CI, 2.29-61.14), had institutional delivery (aOR 7.4, 95% CI, 2.21-24.54), and had school level education (aOR 3.6, 95% CI, 1.54-8.53). The determinants of EBF practices were of being an unemployed mother (aOR 2.7, 95%CI, 1.40-5.07) and mothers aged 26 year-old and below (aOR 1.7, 95%CI, 1.08-2.64). Conclusion: Findings reveal that high level of knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy and social support towards exclusive breastfeeding, but the prevalence of EBF practice is still low, so it should be promoted by having targeted intervention programs for mothers who are at-risk groups. Breastfeeding awareness programs should be integrated into the existing immunization clinics and give information to mothers about its long-term benefits.

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“…Menurut beberapa anggota keluarga mungkin kurang memiliki pengetahuan tentang menyusui, atau mereka mungkin juga memberikan dukungan yang tidak sesuai dengan tenaga kesehatan, seperti saran dari nenek yang menganjurkan pemberian makanan selain ASI (Khonsung et al 2020). Informasi dari anggota keluarga yang kurang tepat pada ibu usia di bawah 20 tahun yang belum memiliki kesiapan dan pengetahuan tentang memberikan ASI dapat menyebabkan motivasi yang rendah pada ibu dalam memberikan ASI eksklusif (Palupi & Devy, 2018).…”

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“…Ibu usia di bawah 20 tahun yang tinggal bersama anggota keluarga yang lain atau keluarga besar (extended family) dapat memperoleh berbagai bentuk dukungan dari anggota keluarga lainnya untuk memberikan ASI eksklusif, seperti ibu kandung, ayah, mertua, dan kakak perempuan dari ibu usia di bawah 20 tahun. Menurut ibu, keluarga juga mendukung pemberian ASI adalah ibu / mertua dan suami, selain itu juga mendapat dukungan dari bibi dan nenek mereka (Palupi & Devy, 2018). Dukungan emosional yang selalu diberikan oleh keluarga antara lain: perhatian, kepedulian, dan kata-kata penyemangat untuk memberikan ASI.…”

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“…Pada faktor dukungan anggota keluarga, peneliti mendapatkan empat (4) jurnal yaitu Khonsung et al (2020), Sari et al (2020), Fau et al (2019) dan Lailatussu'da et al (2018) yang memberikan ASI eksklusif, dan dari faktor dukungan ibu kandung, di dapatkan dua (2) jurnal yaitu Rahmayanti et al (2018) dan Palupi and Devy (2018) yang menyatakan memberikan ASI eksklusif. Dukungan dari keluarga tidak sepenuhnya adalah dukungan yang positif atau yang benar terkait pemberian ASI eksklusif, maka keluarga perlu mendapatkan informasi yang benar tentang pemberian ASI eksklusif dari tenaga kesehatan.…”

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Analisis Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Pemberian Asi Eksklusif Pada Ibu Usia Di Bawah 20 Tahun

RISTIANA

KISWATI

SENDRA

et al. 2022

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The global rate of teenage pregnancy is still high, at 41/1000 women. In Indonesia, approximately 7% of women aged 15 - 19 have given birth or are currently pregnant with their first child. It has impact on the low rate (48,8%) of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers aged under 20 years. That is possibly related to several factors. The purpose of this research was to determine the factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding of mothers aged under 20 years. This research used a traditional review design to conducted a literature review which the literature is scientific articles, both national and international, that are relevant to the research topic. The articles were found using the keywords ("exclusive breastfeeding" AND ("adolescent mother" OR "teenage mother") in the PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Selected articles based on the PEOS framework and research criteria, then compared and contrasted for analysis. From analysis was found that 3 articles mention the lack knowledge of mothers, two of which are in line with the low rate of exclusive breastfeeding. Ten articles showed about family support with mostly supporting exclusive breastfeeding. Two out of 3 articles explained the lack of support from health workers for mothers and the other one did not provide support for exclusive breastfeeding. The results indicated that maternal knowledge, family support, and health workers support were related to exclusive breastfeeding among mothers aged under 20 years. Knowledge and support from families and health workers to mothers aged under 20 years contribute importantly in influencing exclusive breastfeeding. ABSTRAKSecara global, angka kehamilan pada usia remaja masih tinggi yaitu 41/1000 perempuan. Sekitar 7% perempuan usia 15-19 tahun di Indonesia sudah pernah melahirkan atau sedang hamil anak pertama. Hal tersebut berdampak pada praktik pemberian ASI eksklusif oleh ibu usia di bawah 20 tahun yang dinilai masih rendah yaitu sebesar 48,8% ibu yang memberikan ASI eksklusif. Kondisi tersebut diasumsikan berhubungan dengan beberapa faktor. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan pemberian ASI eksklusif pada ibu usia di bawah 20 tahun. Jenis penelitian ini yaitu studi literatur dengan desain traditional review dimana literatur yang di-review merupakan artikel ilmiah, baik nasional maupun internasional, yang sesuai dengan topik penelitian. Artikel diperoleh dari database PubMed dan Google Scholar dengan menggunakan keywords (“exclusive breastfeeding” AND (“adolescent mother” OR “teenage mother”)). Penyeleksian artikel dilakukan sesuai dengan PEOS framework dan kriteria penelitian, kemudian dianalisis dengan cara compare dan contrast. Hasil analisis ditemukan sebanyak 3 artikel menyebutkan kurangnya pengetahuan ibu, dua di antaranya sejalan dengan rendahnya ASI eksklusif. Sepuluh artikel membahas mengenai dukungan keluarga dengan dukungan yang sebagian besar mendukung pemberian ASI eksklusif. Dua dari 3 artikel menjelaskan kurangnya dukungan tenaga kesehatan pada ibu dan satu lainnya tidak diberikannya dukungan terhadap pemberian ASI eksklusif. Hasil penelitian data yang diambil dari Oktober 2016 sampai Juni 2022 menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan ibu, dukungan keluarga, dan dukungan tenaga kesehatan berhubungan dengan pemberian ASI eksklusif pada ibu usia di bawah 20 tahun. Kesimpulan diperoleh bahwa pengetahuan dan dukungan dari keluarga serta tenaga kesehatan pada ibu usia di bawah 20 tahun berperan penting dalam mempengaruhi praktik pemberian ASI eksklusif.

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Role of Social Support in Breastfeeding for Adolescent Mothers

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Mothers’ Breastfeeding Experiences of Emotional Support Needs: A Qualitative Study in Iran

Mothers’ Breastfeeding Experiences of Emotional Support Needs: A Qualitative Study in Iran

Prevalence and Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice among Breastfeeding Mothers in Kathmandu, Nepal

Analisis Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Pemberian Asi Eksklusif Pada Ibu Usia Di Bawah 20 Tahun

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