Identification of factors that predict a woman's infant feeding choice is important for
breastfeeding promotion programmes. We analysed a subsample of children under 2 years …

Introduction: Few women who reside in Hong Kong exclusively breastfeed, and one‐half
stop breastfeeding within the first few months. There is little research in this population on …

Aware of the utmost importance of feeding premature babies—especially those of lower
weight—with human milk, as well as the need to monitor this important element of neonatal …

Background: The feeding method of neonates and babies and, especially, the issue of
breastfeeding is one of the most important for public health. Despite the sensitization, the …

Aim: To examine the relationship between cigarette smoking and breastfeeding duration at 2
wk, 6 mo, and longer. Methods: Design. A 12‐mo longitudinal study. Setting. Two public …

Objectives: To determine the prevalence, examine the influence of hospital practices and
investigate potential determinants of breast-feeding in Athens. Patients and Methods: Three …

This study was performed to determine the rates of breastfeeding among singletons, twins
and triplets in Japan, and identify factors associated with the decision to breastfeed or bottle …

ObjectivesTo evaluate the factors associated with discontinuation of breast-feeding before
12 months in order to make suggestions for achieving long-term breast-feeding. DesignA …

ObjectiveThe current paper aims to describe the characteristics of mothers failing to initiate
breast-feeding, provide information on the factors contributing to longer duration of breast …

Aim: To examine the prevalence and determinants of breastfeeding and to identify perinatal,
sociodemographic, psychosocial and environmental factors associated with maternal infant …