Abstract
Rationale & Objectives: The factors influencing breastfeeding rates are complex, and the socio-cultural environment has an important influence on how women choose to feed their infants. The present study sought to determine factors affecting breastfeeding practices of Chinese mothers who gave birth in Ireland. Materials & Methods: A cross-sectional survey (written in Chinese). Questionnaires were distributed to Chinese mothers in Chinese markets and language schools in Ireland. Results & Findings: Analyses was conducted on 236 completed questionnaires from Chinese mothers who had given birth in Ireland. Breastfeeding prevalence among the participants was 71%. Univariate analyses indicated that mothers who lived in Ireland
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 364 |
| Journal | Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue number | suppl 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- breastfeeding
- Chinese mothers
- Ireland
- socio-cultural environment
- education
- language