Prevalence and determinants of effective breastfeeding technique among early postpartum mothers in Fuzhou, China: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breastfeeding technique (BFT) is determined by the mother's and infant's positioning, the infant's attachment to the breast, and the infant's suckling behavior. Understanding breastfeeding mothers' skills is crucial for clinical practice and for designing interventions to improve breastfeeding practices. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of effective BFT among early post-partum mothers.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among 415 early post-partum mothers in Fuzhou, China. Participants were recruited using a systematic random sampling technique. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire and a standardized observational checklist (WHO B-R-E-A-S-T Feed observation form). Descriptive statistics were used to ass

SUBMITTER: Mawi NE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11856331 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature