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This study will give an update on the breastfeeding prevalence and infant nutrition in Austria.
Key aspects for this study are:
The results of the present study will give us an update about the development of breastfeeding rates in Austria and a better understanding of entry points for interventions on child nutrition and child health.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of breastfeeding after birth | Proportion of mothers initiating breastfeeding: assessing the breastfeeding prevalence after birth (% of participating mothers). | Online questionnaire at 14 days postpartum (time of measurement 1) |
| Prevalence of breastfeeding | Assessing the breastfeeding prevalence at 14 days postpartum (% of participating mothers) | Online questionnaire at 14 days postpartum (time of measurement 1) |
| Prevalence of breastfeeding | Assessing the breastfeeding prevalence at 4 months postpartum (% of participating mothers) | Online questionnaire at 4 months postpartum (time of measurement 2) |
| Prevalence of breastfeeding | Assessing the breastfeeding prevalence at 6 months postpartum (% of participating mothers) | Online questionnaire at 6 months postpartum (time of measurement 3) |
| Prevalence of breastfeeding | Assessing the breastfeeding prevalence at 12 months postpartum (% of participating mothers) | Online questionnaire at 12 months postpartum (time of measurement 4) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Duration of exclusively, predominantly or partially breastfeeding: questionnaire | The average duration of infants being breastfed exclusively, predominantly or partially at time of measurement 1 in days; at time of measurement 2-4 in months; according to the WHO indicators: proportion of infants under 6 months who are fed exclusively with breast milk, proportion of infants under 6 months who are fed predominantly with breast milk; additionally: proportion of infants under 6 months who are fed partially with breast milk |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Mothers who have given birth within a defined period and are aged 18 years or above.
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital | Vienna | Austria |
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| ID | Term |
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| D001942 | Breast Feeding |
| ID | Term |
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| D005247 | Feeding Behavior |
| D001519 | Behavior |
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| Online questionnaire at 4 times of measurement within the first year of life |
| Assessment of infant feeding if breastfeeding is not performed: questionnaire | Proportion of infants receiving formula | Online questionnaire at 4 times of measurement within the first year of life |
| Infant nutrition, assessment of complimentary feeding: questionnaire | Age of infant at initiation of complimentary feeding - in months; according to the WHO indicators: proportion of infants who received complementary food, proportion of infants who received 4 or more food groups | Online questionnaire at 4 times of measurement within the first year of life |
| Influence of factors on breastfeeding prevalence: questionnaire | Breastfeeding prevalence statistically dependent on socioeconomic factors and lifestyle and other general conditions - % of participating mothers | Online questionnaire at 2 times of measurement (time of measurement 1 (14 days after delivery) and 4 (12 months after delivery)) |
| Influence of factors on breastfeeding duration: questionnaire | Breastfeeding duration statistically dependent on socioeconomic factors, lifestyle and other general conditions: Average duration of infants being fed at time of measurement 1: in days; at time of measurement 4: in months | Online questionnaire at 2 times of measurement (time of measurement 1 (14 days after delivery) and 4 (12 months after delivery)) |
| Structure in the maternity wards: questionnaire | Proportion of participating maternity wards with BFHI certificate, offering rooming-in, providing information on breastfeeding and breastfeeding support | One online questionnaire at study start within the recruitment period (February/March 2019) |