Title of article :
Association of Socio-economic and Mental Health Determinants with Breastfeeding Practices among a Population of Moroccan Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study
Author/Authors :
Laamiri ، Fatima zahra Health Sciences and Technology Laboratory - Higher Institute of Health Sciences of Settat - Hassan First University , Barich ، Fatima Higher Institutes of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques , Mouchhoury ، Latifa Health Sciences and Technology Laboratory - Higher Institute of Health Sciences of Settat - Hassan First University , Chebabe ، Milouda Health Sciences and Technology Laboratory - Higher Institute of Health Sciences of Settat - Hassan First University , Chafik ، Kawtar Health and Nutrition Research Team of the Mother-child Couple - Faculty of Medicine - Mohammed V University , Manoussi ، Abdelmounaim Laboratory of Pharmacology, Neurobiology, Anthropology, Environment and Behaviorm - Faculty of Science of Semlalia - Cadi Ayad University , Marc ، Ikram Health Sciences and Technology Laboratory - Higher Institute of Health Sciences of Settat - Hassan First University , Kharbach ، Aicha Health and Nutrition Research Team of the Mother-child Couple - Faculty of Medicine - Mohammed V University , Barkat ، Amina Health and Nutrition Research Team of the Mother-child Couple - Faculty of Medicine - Mohammed V University
Abstract :
Background: The worldwide pandemic imposed by SRAS-CoV-2 affected all aspects of daily life including those of pregnant and breastfeeding women. This work aims to explore the impact of socio-economic determinants and mental health on breastfeeding practices among a group of Moroccan women during this pandemic. Methods: This is a descriptive and observational study carried out over 6 months in a maternity hospital. Data relating to the practices and the state of stress of women were collected via an interview and a questionnaire on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Results: Early breastfeeding and skin-to-skin practice were significantly elevated among educated women (p 0.001) and housewives (p = 0.028). Compliance with respiratory and body hygiene rules was significantly higher among women: of urban origin, educated, housewives, and those with medium or high socioeconomic levels. The study of the impact of stress on breastfeeding practices revealed a statistically significant difference in early breastfeeding (p = 0.004), compliance with respiratory and body hygiene rules (p 0.001), and skin-to-skin practice (p 0.001) between the group of normal women and the group of stressed women.Our results showed the impact of socio-economic determinants and mental health on breastfeeding practice during this pandemic. Conclusion: This represents a great challenge for the health system to promote breastfeeding and reduce the consequences of psychological disorders for mothers and unborn children in Morocco.
Keywords :
Breastfeeding , COVID 19 , Practices , Post , Traumatic Stress , socio , economic determinants
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Neonatology (IJN)
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Neonatology (IJN)
