Journal of Human Lactation
Volume 27, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 41-48

Cultural factors and social support related to breastfeeding among immigrant mothers in Taipei City, Taiwan (Article)

Chen T.-L. , Tai C.-J. , Chu Y.-R. , Han K.-C. , Lin K.-C. , Chien L.-Y.*
  • a Department of Nursing, National Taipei College of Nursing, Taipei, Taiwan
  • b Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taiwan, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
  • c Beitou District Health Center, Taipei, Taiwan
  • d Neihu District Health Center, Taipei, Taiwan
  • e School of Nursing, National Taipei College of Nursing, Taipei, Taiwan
  • f Institute of Clinical and Community Health Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, 155 Li-Nong Street, Bei-Tou, Taipei 11221, Taiwan

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to identify cultural factors (including acculturation and breastfeeding cultures in subjects' native countries and those in mainstream Taiwanese society) and social support related to breastfeeding among immigrant mothers in Taiwan. This study was a cross-sectional survey performed from October 2007 through January 2008. The study participants were 210 immigrant mothers living in Taipei City. The prevalence of exclusive and partial breastfeeding at 3 months postpartum was 59.0% and 14.3%, respectively. Logistic regression analysis revealed that breastfeeding experience among mothers-in-law and the perceived level of acceptance of breastfeeding in Taiwan were positively associated with breastfeeding at 3 months postpartum. Immigrant women with a higher level of household activity support were less likely to breastfeed. Immigrant mothers in Taiwan usually come from cultures with a higher acceptance level for breastfeeding; however, their breastfeeding practices are more likely to be influenced by the mainstream culture in Taiwan. © Copyright 2011 International Lactation Consultant Association.

Author Keywords

Immigrant mothers Social support breastfeeding culture

Index Keywords

cultural anthropology Vietnam China psychological aspect human Logistic Models social support ethnology Taiwan Cross-Sectional Studies Breast Feeding Young Adult cross-sectional study Humans Emigrants and Immigrants female Viet Nam prevalence Article adult migration statistical model Culture
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-79953846088&doi=10.1177%2f0890334410376519&partnerID=40&md5=26eab4a186248b4ec417eb2097e0ddf3
DOI: 10.1177/0890334410376519
ISSN: 08903344
Cited by: 25
Original Language: English