Determinants of exclusive breast-feeding discontinuation in southeastern Brazil, 2008-2013: a pooled data analysis.

Edinalva Neves NascimentoCláudio LeoneLuiz Carlos de AbreuGabriela Buccini

Published in: Public health nutrition (2020)

Mothers working outside the home, first-time moms, pacifier use and low birth weight were the factors associated with EBF discontinuation. Evidence-based counselling strategies during antenatal and early postpartum care in primary healthcare are needed to address the modifiable determinants of EBF discontinuation and ultimately to improve its rates in southeastern Brazil.

Keyphrases

healthcare
low birth weight
data analysis
preterm birth
preterm infants
human milk
pregnant women
palliative care
quality improvement
smoking cessation
clinical trial
pain management
affordable care act