A longitudinal study on factors affecting weaning pattern of mothers in Shiraz,Iran

This study examines factors affecting weaning pattern of mothers residing in Shiraz(Iran).A cohort of ۳۲۹ mothers who gave birth at the ۱۴ maternity clinics of shiraz during two consecutive weeks in ۱۹۹۶ were selected randomly.mothers were visited ۱۱ times at home during ۲ years post delivery and their breast feeding performance and its associatef factors were examined closely.mother,s knowledge and attitude score and first menstruation period after delivery were significantly assoicated with the time of cessation of breast feeding(p<۰.۰۵,p<۰.۰۱ respectively).the mean duration of breast feeding was ۱۴.۷ months.by applying Kaplan-Meier model,a conversely significant association was found between the mothers level of education and the breast feeding period(p<۰.۰۰۱).also an association between rooming-in project of mother and neonates and the time of cessation of breast feeding was observed (p<۰.۰۱).mothers menstrual cycle began on the average ۵.۵ months after giving birth.the results emphasized on necessity of fundamental planning on promotion of breast feeding in Iran and justifies economically any investment in this regard.

کلیدواژه ها:

Mothers living in shiraz ، Cessaion time of breast feeding ، mothers education ، Rooming in project ، Breast feeding performance