Factors influencing breastfeeding among postpartum mothers in the postpartum ward
Keywords:
Exclusive Breastfeeding, Postpartum Mother, Social SupportAbstract
Breastfeeding is important for a child’s health. Studies on influencing factors are therefore necessary. This cross-sectional quantitative research design aimed to investigate exclusive breastfeeding and identify the factors that impact breastfeeding among postpartum mothers at the postpartum ward in Sawanpracharak Hospital, Nakhon Sawan Province. The samples were 180 postpartum mothers aged 18 years and above. Data were collected through knowledge, attitude, and social support related to breastfeeding questionnaires, and LATCH score with a reliability of .75, .77, .88, and .70, respectively. Data analysis used descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression analysis with a significance level of .05. The results found that the exclusive breastfeeding among postpartum mothers in the postpartum ward was 47.20 %. Factors influencing breastfeeding by mothers in the postpartum ward included the high levels of social support influenced the high breastfeeding of mothers in the postpartum ward compared with the low levels of social support at 3.10 times (95% CI 1.29-7.48). The natural childbirth had a high influence on the breastfeeding of mothers in the postpartum ward at 1.88 times compared with cesarean section (95% CI 1.02-3.44). Therefore, enhancing exclusive breastfeeding at the postpartum ward should be promoted through natural childbirth, and supported and assisted by healthcare person and their families.
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