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An evaluation of a national breast-feeding promotion programme in Honduras

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

Barry M. Popkin ,
Judy Canahuati ,
Patricia E. Bailey  and
Chloe O'Gara
Barry M. Popkin
Affiliation:
Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
Judy Canahuati
Affiliation:
Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
Patricia E. Bailey
Affiliation:
Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
Chloe O'Gara
Affiliation:
Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
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Summary

A significant increase occurred in the initiation and duration of breast-feeding among Honduran women between 1981 and 1987. Changes in population characteristics (e.g. level of education of women) would be expected to lead to a decrease in breast-feeding at each infant age, but these were offset by behavioural changes that led to an increase in the likelihood of initiation and continuation of breast-feeding. An exploration of relevant factors suggests that the PROALMA breast-feeding promotion programme has had a profound effect on the breast-feeding behaviour of Honduran mothers.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 23 , Issue 1 , January 1991 , pp. 5 - 21
Copyright
Copyright © 1991, Cambridge University Press

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