Miss Factors Associated with Breastfeeding Among Postpartum Working Mothers with First Child Attending a Health Promotion Hospital, Health Center Region 1, Chiang Mai

Abstract

This cross-sectional analytical study Its purpose is to Study of factors and relationships related to breastfeeding among postpartum mothers who work outside the country. The study was conducted among mothers who had children aged 6 months to 1 year who had given birth and came to receive vaccinations according to appointments at the Good Child Health Clinic of the Health Promoting Hospital, Health Center 1, Chiang Mai. The sample size was 119 people. Data were collected between July and December 2018. 2016 Tools used in research Contains questions about personal information. Knowledge about breastfeeding Iowa Breastfeeding Attitudes (IIFAS) Receiving Public Health Services. and social support for breastfeeding Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. and analytical statistics Chi-square and Spearman's Rank Correlation. The results of the study found that Most of the sample were aged 18-26 years, 53.8% had breastfed for less than 6 months, 67.2% had breastfed for 6 months or more, and 32.8% of infants switched to formula milk at ages 4-7. 93.3% of the sample had a high level of knowledge about breastfeeding and 68.9% had a moderate attitude towards breastfeeding. The results of the relationship study found that the cost of raising formula milk per month Family income Main caregiver during the first year and living in a fire are significantly related to breastfeeding at the 0.05 level.

Results of this study Can be used to improve the quality of childcare All children should receive exclusive breast milk for 6 months and continue to receive breast milk along with age-appropriate foods for up to 2 years. Care, support, and assistance of public health officials. It is an important part for mothers to be successful in breastfeeding.