Publications by authors named "Nguyen Thi Tu Ngoc"
Article Synopsis
- A study in Vietnam found that only 14.2% of mothers exclusively breastfed their infants during the first six months, despite high breastfeeding rates overall.
- The research highlighted important factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding, such as higher maternal education, longer skin-to-skin contact, and the mother’s intention to exclusively breastfeed during pregnancy.
- Maternal exposure to infant formula advertising also played a role; mothers who encountered less advertising were more likely to practice exclusive breastfeeding.
Background: Caesarean section and associated factors require detailed investigation globally. This study aims to determine the rate and associated factors of caesarean deliveries in urban areas of Vietnam.
Methods: A cross-sectional study using questionnaire answered by women who had infants aged under 30 months was conducted from March to May 2021.
Article Synopsis
- A study involving 1812 Vietnamese mothers examined the practice of skin-to-skin contact (SSC) with infants after birth and its impact on exclusive breastfeeding during hospital stays.
- Results showed that 88.7% of mothers engaged in SSC, with a significant correlation between the duration of SSC and the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding; infants who had SSC for over 90 minutes had nearly six times higher odds of being exclusively breastfed.
- Factors like completing the first breastfeeding during SSC and being born in district hospitals positively influenced exclusive breastfeeding rates, while lower maternal education and rural residency were linked to decreased rates.