作者: Hilary M. Wren , Noel W. Solomons , Anne Marie Chomat , Marilyn E. Scott , Kristine G. Koski
关键词: Child development 、 Indigenous 、 Anthropometry 、 Nursing 、 Developing country 、 Breastfeeding 、 Cross-sectional study 、 Population 、 Breast milk 、 Medicine 、 Demography
摘要: Background:Among indigenous Mam-Mayan women, breastfeeding practices may be intertwined with cultural influences during the early postpartum period.Objectives:Our study explored whether beliefs regarding transmission of emotions through breast milk, feeding aguitas or temascal (traditional sauna) use were associated achievement World Health Organization infant recommendations and if these served as moderators relationship between optimal anthropometry.Methods:We recruited 190 mother-infant dyads at age < 46 days. Data on collected via questionnaire. Infant length, weight, head circumference measured z scores calculated. Multiple linear logistic regression analyses used to examine determinants initiation within 1 hour, frequency, exclusivity, weight-for-age score (WAZ).Results:Mothers ...