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Breast Feeding Practice Among Females of Pakistan and Factors Affecting Its Practice: Breast Feeding Practice Among Females

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  • Author(s): Mahmood, Khalid; Mahmood, Zahid; Ghaffar, Junaid; Uzair, Muhammad; Farrukh, Riffat; Sultana, Sarwat
  • Source:
    Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences; Volume 03 Issue 04 (September Issue); 82-86; 2790-9352; 2790-9344; 10.54393/pjhs.v3i04
  • Document Type:
    Electronic Resource
  • Online Access:
    https://www.thejas.com.pk/index.php/pjhs/article/view/122
    https://www.thejas.com.pk/index.php/pjhs/article/view/122/89
    https://www.thejas.com.pk/index.php/pjhs/article/view/122/89
    10.54393/pjhs.v3i04.122.g89
  • Additional Information
    • Publisher Information:
      CrossLinks International Publishers 2022-09-30
    • Abstract:
      The duration of breastfeeding has reduced in Pakistan in recent decades. So this analysis aimed to find the key factors that could affect breastfeeding among mothers. The reasons that affect a mother's decision to shift towards formula milk were analyzed. Objective: The study aimed to find the factors that have any impact on breastfeeding practice by the mothers. Methods: A cross-sectional phenomenological technique was used to find the mother's experience during breastfeeding. Non-probability convenience sampling technique was used and snowballing strategy was used to select the participants. The analysis was done by using the interpretative phenomenological analysis method. A participant's information sheet was given to all mothers to collect the data for the study. Interviews were audio-recorded so that any data don't get missed. Results: Obstetrical complications that may produce a negative impact on breastfeeding practice were analyzed and it was found that 35 mothers complained about obstetrical issues. Moreover, the psychological factors were studied and 36 mothers showed negative emotions during the analysis. Results revealed that absence of support from society, lack of knowledge about breast feeding significance are some of the hurdles in lowering the rate of its practice among mothers. Conclusions: Healthcare professionals, doctors, and paramedic staff should be trained to provide mothers with basic education and training about breastfeeding to increase the average duration of breastfeeding in Pakistan.
    • Subject Terms:
      Breastfeeding, Mothers, Support, Decisions, Working women; info:eu-repo/semantics/article; info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
    • Availability:
      Open access content. Open access content
      Copyright (c) 2022 Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences
      https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
    • Note:
      application/pdf
      English
    • Other Numbers:
      PKCLI oai:ojs2.www.thejas.com.pk:article/122
      10.54393/pjhs.v3i04.122
      1346388473
    • Contributing Source:
      CROSSLINKS INT PUBLISHERS
      From OAIster®, provided by the OCLC Cooperative.
    • Accession Number:
      edsoai.on1346388473
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