Frequency and Determinants of Breastfeeding in Greece
A Prospective Cohort Study during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15713992 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Μαρία Τίγκα (0000-0003-2211-4933, University of West Attica), Dimitra Metallinou (0000-0003-1788-3818, University of West Attica, corresponding author), Christina Nanou (0000-0001-8094-7445, University of West Attica), Zoi Iliodromiti (0000-0003-4316-7305, Aretaeio Hospital), Katerina Lykeridou (University of West Attica) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 43-43 |
| Publication date | 2022-01-02 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Children (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/children9010043 |
| PMID | 35053668 |
| OpenAlex | W4206439216 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 38 |
Breastfeeding is considered to be the cornerstone of child health. In Europe however, overall breastfeeding rates remain low. The present study aimed at estimating the frequency of breastfeeding in Greece during the COVID-19 pandemic period and comparing findings with the latest national study in order to identify a potential impact of the pandemic. Additionally, possible correlations of socio-cultural and demographic characteristics with breastfeeding indicators were investigated. This prospective cohort study included 847 women from five tertiary maternity hospitals, between January and December 2020. Data were collected by a structured questionnaire via interview during hospitalization and via telephone in the first, third and sixth month postpartum. Results showed that all breastfeeding indicators improved over the last three years. Full breastfeeding reached 7.2%, contrary to 0.78% of the latest national study at six months postpartum. Employment, marital status, educational level, mode of delivery, type of maternity hospital, body mass index before pregnancy, previous breastfeeding experience of the mother and infant's birth weight correlated significantly with breastfeeding indicators at different time periods. The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have favorably influenced breastfeeding initiation and duration in Greece due to lockdowns, home confinement and teleworking
Breast feeding · Breastfeeding · Cohort study · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Disease · Infectious disease (medical specialty · Obstetrics · Pandemic · Pregnancy · Prospective cohort study · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences · COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction · Demography · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Pediatrics
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |