Breastfeeding Rates Before Hospital Discharge in US-Mexico Border Region
Author Information
Author(s): Castrucci Brian C, Piña Carrizales Leticia E, D'Angelo Denise V, McDonald Jill A, Acuña Juan, Foulkes Hillary, Gossman Ginger L, Clatanoff Kathy, Lewis Kayan, Mirchandani Gita, Ahluwalia Indu B, Erickson Tracy, Smith Brian
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hypothesis
What are the correlates of attempted breastfeeding before hospital discharge on each side of the US-Mexico border?
Conclusion
The rate of attempted breastfeeding in Matamoros was significantly higher than in Cameron County.
Supporting Evidence
- 81.9% of women in Matamoros attempted breastfeeding compared to 63.7% in Cameron County.
- Women who had vaginal deliveries were more likely to attempt breastfeeding.
- Women with low-birth-weight infants were less likely to attempt breastfeeding.
Takeaway
Women in Matamoros are more likely to try breastfeeding before leaving the hospital compared to those in Cameron County.
Methodology
The study used a cross-sectional design with multivariate logistic regression to analyze data from women who delivered live infants in Matamoros, Mexico, and Cameron County, Texas.
Limitations
Differences in hospital stay duration and lack of previous infant feeding method data may affect results.
Participant Demographics
Participants included women who delivered live infants in Matamoros and Cameron County, with a majority being Hispanic.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
1.31-2.84
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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