Cultural practices about breastfeeding among families enrolled in a Family Health Program

Authors

  • Mirna Albuquerque Frota Universidade de Fortaleza; Curso de Enfermagem
  • Ana Lúcia e Silva Mamede Estado do Ceará; Secretaria de Saúde
  • Luiza Jane Eyre de Souza Vieira Universidade de Fortaleza; Curso de Enfermagem
  • Conceição de Maria de Albuquerque Universidade de Fortaleza; Curso de Enfermagem
  • Mariana Cavalcante Martins Universidade Federal do Ceará

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342009000400022

Keywords:

Breast feeding, Culture, Family Health Program

Abstract

The objective of this study was to identify the cultural practices about breastfeeding among families enrolled in a Family Health Program (FHP). This exploratory study was performed in the city of Pentecoste (Ceará, Brazil), with 15 mothers who showed some restrictive factor for breastfeeding. Data collection was through direct observation and semi-structured interviews. The analysis revealed empirical categories of pleasure in breastfeeding and the prevention of diseases; influence from family/community; and the difficulty to sustain breastfeeding. The mothers reported difficulties related to the practice of breastfeeding, a lack of adequate health service support involving not only biological but also social and cultural factors. There is a disconnection between the scientific discourse and families' everyday cultural practices.

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Published

2009-12-01

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 4 (2009)

Section

Original Article

License

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How to Cite

Frota, M. A., Mamede, A. L. e S., Vieira, L. J. E. de S., Albuquerque, C. de M. de, & Martins, M. C. (2009). Cultural practices about breastfeeding among families enrolled in a Family Health Program. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 43(4), 895-901. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342009000400022