Levels and Determinants of Antenatal Breastfeeding Attitudes among Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Author:

Liu Li12,Xiao Gui2,Zhang Tingting2,Zhou Mengjia2,Li Xingxing3,Zhang Yu3,Owusua Theresah4ORCID,Chen Yang5,Qin Chunxiang1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Health Management, Department of Nursing, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China

2. Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China

3. School of Medicine, Jishou University, Jishou 416000, China

4. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Catholic University College of Ghana, Sunyani 363, Ghana

5. Department of Nursing, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China

Abstract

Breastfeeding attitudes are strong predictors of breastfeeding behavior. Gaining a deeper understanding on the levels and determinants of antenatal breastfeeding attitudes is crucial. This cross-sectional study involved 124 pregnant women at a tertiary hospital in Hunan, China. A self-administered questionnaire, the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, the Pregnancy Stress Rating Scale, the Childbirth Attitude Questionnaire, the Perceived Social Support Scale, and the Breastfeeding Knowledge Questionnaire were assessed during their first-trimester, second-trimester, and third-trimester hospital visit. Multiple linear regression was conducted to identify the determinants of breastfeeding attitudes. The participants reported neutral (56.39 ± 5.69) levels of breastfeeding attitudes. The determinants of antenatal breastfeeding attitudes were other family members’ support for exclusive breastfeeding: moderate (β = 0.278, p < 0.05), depressive symptoms (β = −0.191, p < 0.05), and breastfeeding knowledge (β = 0.434, p < 0.001). The variables explained 33.9% (adjusted R2) of the total variation in breastfeeding attitudes scores (F = 4.507, p < 0.001). Namely, other family members’ support for EBF was a negative influence on positive breastfeeding attitudes. The women whose other family members were moderate of EBF had more positive attitudes toward breastfeeding compared to those whose other family members were very supportive of EBF. The depressive symptoms were negatively associated with positive breastfeeding attitudes, and lower levels of depressive symptoms were associated with higher levels of positive breastfeeding attitudes among pregnant women. Additionally, breastfeeding knowledge was positively associated with positive breastfeeding attitudes. The more knowledgeable about breastfeeding, the more positive the attitude towards breastfeeding. Health professionals should identify these modifiable factors that may contribute to poorer breastfeeding attitudes, which is useful in targeting promotions of breastfeeding.

Funder

National Natural Science Foundation of China

Key Research and Development Program of Hunan Province of China

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

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