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The commencement and maintenance of exclusive breastfeeding (EB) are dependent on several mother-infant factors. To analyse the prevalence of EB during four different periods and to analyse the factors that can affect its maintenance, we performed a prospective, observational, longitudinal study of 236 mothers and their child between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation and weighing more than 2.5 kg. Four interviews were conducted (T1: on discharge, T2: at 15 days, T3: at one month, T4: at three months). The results showed that EB decreased considerably at three months (69.5% vs. 47.46%). The factors that reduced the risk of abandonment were as following: having decided before giving birth that one wants to offer breastfeeding (T2: odds ratio (OR): 0.02, p = 0.001), T3 (OR: 0.04, p = 0.001) and T4 (OR: 0.07, p = 0.01)) and having previous experience with EB (T2 (OR: 0.36, p = 0.01), T3 (OR: 0.42 p = 0.02) and T4 (OR: 0.51, p = 0.03)). The factors that increased the risk of EB abandonment were offering feeding bottles in the hospital (T2 (OR: 11. 06, p = 0.001); T3 (OR: 5.51, p = 0.001) and T4 (OR: 4.43, p = 0.001)) and thinking that the infant is not satisfied (T2 (OR: 2.39, p = 0.01) and T3 (OR: 2.34, p = 0.01)). In conclusion, the abandonment of EB in the first three months is associated with sociodemographic and clinical variables and psychological factors such as insecurity and doubts of the mother during the process and the absence of a favourable close environment.

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La lactancia materna exclusiva (LME) ha sido considerada una práctica saludable, ya que contribuye con nutrientes esenciales para la salud y crecimiento del niño. Desde esta perspectiva se considera necesario disponer de instrumentos de medición como herramientas para el levantamiento de información sobre problemáticas de salud. Por consiguiente, para garantizar la calidad del instrumento, es indispensable que éste sea sometido a un proceso de validación por juicio de expertos. Objetivo: Validar los instrumentos cuantitativo y cualitativo 0-6 LME para establecer los factores de riesgo que determinan la interrupción de la lactancia materna exclusiva. Método: La metodología empleada tuvo un enfoque mixto (cuantitativo.- cualitativo) de corte transversal, exploratorio, descriptivo y de campo. El enfoque cualitativo es fenomenológico e interpretativo. El instrumento cuantitativo se diseñó con respuestas dicotómicas y polinómicas y el instrumento cualitativo fue diseñado con preguntas abiertas para realizar la entrevista a profundidad o saturación. Como responsables de la validación de los instrumentos estuvieron 2 PhD, 1 especialista y 2 investigadores. Resultados: La validación por parte de los expertos determinó para el criterio de pertinencia 93,18 puntos, para el criterio validez 93,07 puntos y para el criterio coherencia 92,67. Del mismo modo fueron obtenidos los resultados para el instrumento cualitativo, el criterio validez 95,73 puntos, para el criterio pertinencia 95,73 y para coherencia 95,73 puntos. Conclusión: se establece que los instrumentos son considerados confiables de acuerdo al juicio de los expertos, por lo tanto, fueron validados y servirán como aporte para obtener los datos requeridos en la investigación científica(AU)

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has been considered a healthy practice, since it contributes essential nutrients for the health and growth of the child. From this perspective, it considered necessary to have measurement instruments as tools for gathering information on health problems. Therefore, to guarantee the quality of the instrument, it is essential to submit these instruments to an expert validation process based on expert judgment. Objective: To validate the quantitative and qualitative instruments 0-6 LME to establish the risk factors that determine the interruption of exclusive breastfeeding. Method: The methodology used had a mixed approach (quantitative-qualitative) of cross-sectional, exploratory, descriptive and field sections. The qualitative approach is phenomenological and interpretive. The quantitative instrument was designed with dichotomous and polynomial responses and the qualitative instrument was designed with open questions to carry out the interview in depth or saturation. Responsible for the validation of the instruments were 2 PhD, 1 specialist and 2 researchers. Results: The validation by the experts determined for the relevance criterion 93.18 points, for the validity criterion 93.07 points and for the coherence criterion 92.67. In the same way, the results obtained for the qualitative instrument, the validity criterion 95.73 points, for the relevance criterion 95.73 and for coherence 95.73 points. Conclusion: it established that the instruments are considered reliable according to the judgment of the experts; therefore, they were validated and will serve as a contribution to obtain the data required in scientific research(AU)

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INTRODUCTION: Breastfeeding has important benefits for population health. The aims of this study are: (i)to determine the prevalence and duration of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding; (ii)analyse the reasons for not starting or abandoning of breastfeeding, and (iii)describe the factors associated with the initiation and duration of exclusive breastfeeding. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Cross sectional study using the baseline data of the ELOIN cohort, obtained using an epidemiological questionnaire. A sample of 2,627 children born in 2008-2009 from the Community of Madrid was studied. Logistic regression models were used. RESULTS: Prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding was 77.6% and 88% respectively; prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding at 6months 25.4%, and prevalence of breastfeeding at 2years was 7.7%. The most common reasons for abandoning breastfeeding were insufficient milk (36%), and incorporation to work (25.9%). The variables associated with starting or maintaining of exclusive breastfeeding were: mother older than 35years, medium-high economic status, foreigner residing in Spain less than 10 years, and having participated in a breastfeeding workshop. CONCLUSIONS: Breastfeeding prevalence in the Community of Madrid did not reach the international recommendations in 2008-2009. It is necessary to intensify strategies for breastfeeding promotion, protection, and support, including their periodic monitoring.

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