Breastfeeding needs of mothers of preterm infants in China: a qualitative study informed by the behaviour change wheel.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although breastfeeding is strongly recommended, the breastfeeding rate of preterm infants in China remains significantly low. In addition to the global structural challenges to breastfeeding and the physiological immaturity of preterm infants, Chinese mothers of preterm infants face unique challenges of maternal-infant separation after birth. Moreover, little is known about Chinese mothers' specific needs in coping with the difficulties posed by these challenges. This study utilized the Behaviour Change Wheel to investigate the breastfeeding needs of Chinese preterm mothers that may facilitate its practice in the future.

Method

A qualitative descriptive design was implemented in Wuhan in 2022. Based on purposeful sampling, 13 preterm mothers were recruited from a

SUBMITTER: Yu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10472562 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature