Exploratory Study: Barriers for Initiation and/or Discontinuation of Breastfeeding in Mothers of Children with Down Syndrome
Vol. 28 No. 4 (2009), Original Study
Vol. 28 No. 4 (2009)

Exploratory Study: Barriers for Initiation and/or Discontinuation of Breastfeeding in Mothers of Children with Down Syndrome

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Published 2009-11-05
Evy Colón
Maternal & Child Health Program School of Public Health University of Puerto Rico
René Rolando Dávila-Torres
Medical Sciences Campus
Ana M. Parrilla-Rodríguez
Maternal & Child Health Program School of Public Health University of Puerto Rico
Angel Toledo
University of Puerto Rico
José J. Gorrín-Peralta
Maternal & Child Health Program School of Public Health University of Puerto Rico
Víctor E. Reyes-Ortiz
Epidemiology Department - PhD Student- Walden University
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Keywords

Breastfeeding
Down syndrome
Barriers

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Colón, E., Dávila-Torres, R. R., Parrilla-Rodríguez, A. M., Toledo, A., Gorrín-Peralta, J. J., & Reyes-Ortiz, V. E. (2009). Exploratory Study: Barriers for Initiation and/or Discontinuation of Breastfeeding in Mothers of Children with Down Syndrome. Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal, 28(4). Retrieved from https://prhsj.rcm.upr.edu/index.php/prhsj/article/view/191
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Abstract

Background: The aim of the study is to identify the barriers associated with breastfeeding in mothers of Puerto Rican children with Down. Method: A non-probabilistic sample (n=26) of mothers was used in the study. The sample was obtained in an institution specializing in care for infants with Down Syndrome in Puerto Rico. A self-administered questionnaire was used consisting of six sections. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. Results: The majority of interviewed mothers (80.8%) had 70.0% or higher correct answers regarding the benefits of breastfeeding. 84.6% of the mothers who decided not to breastfeed or discontinued breastfeeding reported as the reason that the baby presented sucking problems. Conclusion: Active support, instruction, and collaboration among members of the health care team are essential for breastfeeding success.
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