Chinese-language Newborn Feeding Hotline Study
Author Information
Author(s): Patricia A. Janssen, Verity H. Livingstone, Bruce Chang, Michael C. Klein
Primary Institution: University of British Columbia
Hypothesis
Can a Chinese-language newborn feeding hotline increase exclusive breastfeeding rates among Chinese immigrant mothers?
Conclusion
The implementation of a Chinese-language newborn feeding hotline may have contributed to improved rates of exclusive breastfeeding among new Chinese mothers.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 20.8% of pregnant Chinese women planned to breastfeed exclusively.
- The rate of exclusive breastfeeding was 44.1% among hotline users compared to 15.6% in the pre-hotline survey.
- The hotline received 80 calls per month during its first five months of operation.
Takeaway
This study created a hotline for new Chinese mothers to help them with breastfeeding, and many more mothers who used it ended up breastfeeding exclusively.
Methodology
The study used a participatory action approach, including focus groups and surveys among Chinese immigrant mothers.
Potential Biases
Women who used the hotline may have been more motivated to breastfeed, which could bias the results.
Limitations
The study may not be generalizable to all Chinese immigrant groups, as it primarily involved women from Hong Kong and China.
Participant Demographics
Participants were mostly Chinese immigrant women, with an average age of 31 years and varying years of education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.78–5.09
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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