Factors Associated with Breastfeeding Initiation: A Comparison between France and French-Speaking Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breastfeeding is associated with multiple domains of health for both mothers and children. Nevertheless, breastfeeding initiation is low within certain developed countries. Furthermore, comparative studies of initiation rates using harmonised data across multiple regions is scarce.

Objective

The aim of the present study was to investigate and compare individual-level determinants of breastfeeding initiation using two French-speaking cohorts.

Methods

Participants included ~ 3,900 mothers enrolled in two cohort studies in Canada and France. Interviews, questionnaires, and medical records were utilised to collect information on maternal, family, and medical factors associated with breastfeeding initiation.

Results

Rates of breastfeeding initiation were

SUBMITTER: Girard LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5130209 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature