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Factors Associated With Duration of Breastfeeding in Ireland

Authors :
Katherine M. Younger
Roslyn C. Tarrant
John Kearney
Margaret Sheridan-Pereira
Technological University Dublin
Source :
Articles
Publication Year :
2011
Publisher :
SAGE Publications, 2011.

Abstract

There is a need to comprehensively examine why mothers in Ireland discontinue breastfeeding early and to explore the factors influencing duration of breastfeeding during the first 6 months postpartum. Findings from this study provide valuable direction for future strategies and interventions aimed at increasing breastfeeding duration rates in Ireland.

Details

ISSN :
15525732 and 08903344
Volume :
27
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Human Lactation
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....cde2b87e251466228834157ee1fa471a
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0890334411413097