Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
2022
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Health and Consumer Sciences
First Advisor
Lacey McCormack
Abstract
Introduction: The purpose of this report was to determine the prevalence of breastfeeding at initiation and two months continuation in American Indian South Dakota mothers who gave birth between 2017-2019 and determine the factors associated with breastfeeding and various health behaviors and beliefs. This study serves to fill the current gaps in research focusing on breastfeeding in American Indian women in South Dakota. Methods: Data from the South Dakota Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (SD PRAMS), a state-based surveillance system, was used to investigate the relationship between breastfeeding and maternal behaviors, attitudes, and experiences. Logistic regression was used to determine which factors were associated with breastfeeding rates. Results: Women who ever breastfed were significantly more likely to have received prenatal care in the 1st trimester (p=0.002), attended >80% of prenatal visits (p=0.045), visited with a healthcare provider 12 months before pregnancy (p=0.028), and were significantly less likely to have practiced safe sleep (p
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Indian women -- Health and hygiene -- South Dakota.
Breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding -- Health aspects.
Infants -- Nutrition.
Number of Pages
45
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Reimer, Addison, "Factors Associated with Increased Breastfeeding at Initiation and Continuation at Two Months in American Indian Women" (2022). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 383.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/383
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