The impact of psychosocial factors on breastfeeding duration in the BaBi-Study. Analysis of a birth cohort study in Germany
Grosser, A.; Doyle, I.; Löffler, A.; Breckenkamp, J.; Spallek, J.; Razum, O.; Miani, C. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2019 · Heft 8/09 · S. 1 bis 1
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Background: Breastfeeding is beneficial for both mother and child. In Germany, national guidelines recommend fully breastfeeding for at least 4 months, which has only been reached by 34% in 2012. The WHO's aim of exclusively breastfeeding for six months was reached by 19% only. Socio-economic status and migration background have been identified to be associated with duration of breastfeeding but little is known about the impact of psychosocial factors e. g. personality traits and social support. We hypothesized that there are differences in the psychosocial profiles of mothers regarding the duration of breastfee…
