Clarification of maternal factors of facilitator of using of formula in infants under 2 years: A qualitative study

Maryam  Amighi; Rostam  Jalali; Marzieh  Kaboudi; Azam  Bakhteh

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Clarification of maternal factors of facilitator of using of formula in infants under 2 years: A qualitative study

Author(s):

Maryam Amighi¹,

Rostam Jalali²,

Marzieh Kaboudi¹,

Azam Bakhteh ^1,*

1Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Science, Kermanshah, Iran

2Department of Nursing , School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Science, Kermanshah, Iran

Journal of Clinical Research in Paramedical Sciences:Vol. 6, issue 1; e81151

Published online:May 24, 2017

Article type:Research Article

Received:Sep 11, 2016

Accepted:Mar 06, 2017

How to Cite:Maryam AmighiRostam JalaliMarzieh KaboudiAzam Bakhteh Clarification of maternal factors of facilitator of using of formula in infants under 2 years: A qualitative study.J Clin Res Paramed Sci.6(1):e81151.

Abstract

Introduction: High consumption of formula has economic, social and psychological damages for infant, family and community. As mothers have important role in taking care of infants and selection of type of their nutrition, we tried to survey of maternal factors of facilitator of using of formula in infants under 2 years.

Methods: The study was conducted with qualitative approach using a content analysis method, in which semi-deep and semi-structured interviews were performed with twelve participants that contain of mothers who had under two years old children, husband and health workers. All interviews were analyzed and themes were extracted. and Guba and Lincoln criteria were considered throughout the study.

Results: After coding in main category of maternal factors, There were five main themes: insufficient milk, lack of knowledge, mother's comfort, mental preparation, tend to well-shaped.

Conclusion: Based on the result of this study, we found the important of knowledge and attitude deficiency in breastfeeding among mothers. to achieve the progress in breastfeeding's rate, social supports and mothers education must be provided.

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