Factors influencing high socio-economic class mothers' decision regarding formula-feeding practices in the Cape Metropole

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dc.contributor.authorSowden, Marwynen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorMarais, Debbien_ZA
dc.contributor.authorBeukes, Ronelen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2011-05-15T16:18:01Z
dc.date.available2011-05-15T16:18:01Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.descriptionCITATION: Sowden, M., Marais, D. & Beukes, R. 2009. Factors influencing high socio-economic class mothers' decision regarding formula-feeding practices in the Cape Metropole. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 22(1):37-44.
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://www.sajcn.co.za
dc.description.abstractThe aims of the study were to identify the reasons why high socio-economic class women in the Cape Metropole decide not to breast-feed; to evaluate whether the type and volume of infant formula selected by the mother was appropriate for her infant's current age and to identify the factors that influence the decision-making process when deciding which infant formula to feed her infant. An observational descriptive study with consecutive sampling was utilised. Data of 55 mothers with infants aged 0 to 6 months that were not currently breast-fed was captured in day care centres and private clinics situated in the Cape Metropole. Data was collected by means of a self-administered questionnaire available in Afrikaans and English. The majority of mothers (80%) decided only after the birth of their infant to rather opt for formula feeding. Evident factors that were identified as barriers to breast-feeding include a lack of knowledge and experience (38%) as well as a lack of facilities at public places (75%) and at work (71%) to breast-feed. Perceived benefits of infant formula included that the father could help with the workload (67%) and does not feel left out (38%), the mother knows what volume of milk is received (84%) and the convenience if the mother is working (64%). The mothers were overall not concerned about possible side-effects of breast-feeding and did not feel that their breasts were physically not of optimal physiology to breast-feed. One of the greatest challenges to support, protect and promote breast-feeding is to ensure that information sources give scientifically correct information to the uninformed or information-seeking mother in a standardised and positive manner.
dc.description.urihttp://www.sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/244
dc.description.versionPublisher's version
dc.format.extent8 pages
dc.identifier.citationSowden, M., Marais, D. & Beukes, R. 2009. Factors influencing high socio-economic class mothers' decision regarding formula-feeding practices in the Cape Metropole. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 22(1):37-44.
dc.identifier.issn2221-1268 (online)
dc.identifier.issn1607-0658 (print)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/14473
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMedpharm Publications
dc.rights.holderAuthors retain copyright
dc.subjectNewborn infants -- Nutritionen_ZA
dc.subjectMothers -- South Africa -- Cape Town Metropolitan Area -- Social conditionsen_ZA
dc.subjectMothers -- South Africa -- Cape Town Metropolitan Area -- Economic conditionsen_ZA
dc.subjectBreastfeeding -- South Africa -- Western Capeen_ZA
dc.titleFactors influencing high socio-economic class mothers' decision regarding formula-feeding practices in the Cape Metropoleen_ZA
dc.typeArticle
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