Kathryn Reinsma1, Nancy Bolima2, Florence Fonteh3, Patrick Okwen4, Daniel Yota5, Susanne Montgomery6. 1. School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, California, USA. 2. Bamenda, Cameroon. 3. Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Dschang, Cameroon. 4. Bali Health District, Bali, Cameroon. 5. Kumbo West Health District, Kumbo, Cameroon. 6. School of Science and Technology, Loma Linda University, California USA.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Since 2003, the World Health Organization has recommended exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life. In the Northwest region of Cameroon approximately 90% of women initiate breastfeeding, yet only 34% of these women exclusively breastfeed for the recommended six months. AIM: To determine influences on women's exclusive breastfeeding practices. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six women and six men followed by focus group discussions with three groups of women and three groups of men in the Kumbo West Health District, Northwest region, Cameroon. All participants were selected using theoretical sampling to assure triangulation. RESULTS: Three themes emerged that influence exclusive breastfeeding practices: woman's readiness to exclusively breastfeed; cultural influences towards exclusive breastfeeding; and perceived constraints to exclusive breastfeeding. CONCLUSION: These emergent themes were used to create a theoretical framework that is useful for developing a breastfeeding health education intervention in non-Western settings.
INTRODUCTION: Since 2003, the World Health Organization has recommended exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life. In the Northwest region of Cameroon approximately 90% of women initiate breastfeeding, yet only 34% of these women exclusively breastfeed for the recommended six months. AIM: To determine influences on women's exclusive breastfeeding practices. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six women and six men followed by focus group discussions with three groups of women and three groups of men in the Kumbo West Health District, Northwest region, Cameroon. All participants were selected using theoretical sampling to assure triangulation. RESULTS: Three themes emerged that influence exclusive breastfeeding practices: woman's readiness to exclusively breastfeed; cultural influences towards exclusive breastfeeding; and perceived constraints to exclusive breastfeeding. CONCLUSION: These emergent themes were used to create a theoretical framework that is useful for developing a breastfeeding health education intervention in non-Western settings.
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