Predictors and barriers to breastfeeding in north of Jordan: could we do better?
Wasim KhasawnehAyat Abdelrahman KhasawnehPublished in: International breastfeeding journal (2017)
In north of Jordan, the majority of women initiate breastfeeding, half practice exclusive breastfeeding after birth while one third continue for six months, particularly those with previous experience. Cesarean delivery and infant's hospitalization, together with maternal employment are among the main barriers. Implementing educational programs and lactation consultant counselling together with work environment support, should be helpful to improve the breastfeeding practice among Jordanian women.
Keyphrases
- preterm infants
- pregnancy outcomes
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- primary care
- healthcare
- quality improvement
- public health
- tertiary care
- pregnant women
- cervical cancer screening
- type diabetes
- body mass index
- breast cancer risk
- insulin resistance
- smoking cessation
- mental health
- metabolic syndrome
- physical activity
- human immunodeficiency virus
- weight loss
- preterm birth