Exclusive breastfeeding abandonment in adolescent mothers: a cohort study within health primary services.

María Isabel Nuñez Hernández Maria Luiza Gonzalez Riesco

Published in: Revista latino-americana de enfermagem (2022)

(1) The highest abandonment rate of exclusive breastfeeding occurs before the fourth month. (2) A perception of having poor-quality milk may increase the abandonment of exclusive breastfeeding. (3) Pacifier use may increase the abandonment of exclusive breastfeeding. (4) Knowing the factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding may allow for timely management of them. (5) Exclusive breastfeeding promotion strategies must be adopted early, before and after birth.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
healthcare
mental health
primary care
public health
young adults
quality improvement
human health
preterm birth