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Unraveling Breastfeeding Patterns in Mexico : A Case Study on Influential Factors in Early Health Choices / by Jamie Lee Harder

By: Resource type: Ressourcentyp: Buch (Online)Book (Online)Language: English Publisher: Wiesbaden : Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden, 2024Publisher: Wiesbaden : Imprint: Springer VS, 2024Edition: 1st ed. 2024Description: 1 Online-Ressource(XV, 145 p. 11 illus., 6 illus. in color.)ISBN:
  • 9783658448615
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: 9783658448608 | 9783658448622 | Erscheint auch als: 9783658448608 Druck-Ausgabe | Erscheint auch als: 9783658448622 Druck-AusgabeDDC classification:
  • 301 23
DOI: DOI: 10.1007/978-3-658-44861-5Online resources: Summary: Introduction -- Theoretical background -- The Mexican case: socioeconomic foundations -- Data & Methods -- Results -- Conclusion -- References.Summary: This book delves into the decision-making process behind (exclusive) breastfeeding in Mexico, examining the intricate interplay of individual and institutional factors that influence this critical health choice. Positioned within the context of Mexico's complex healthcare structures and existing health inequalities, this study serves as a significant case analysis within the Latin American region. Employing a comprehensive multi-methodological approach, the research combines quantitative analysis with qualitative insights from interviews with mothers. With a focus on unraveling how Mexican mothers decide to breastfeed, the study addresses the impact of institutional and individual factors, and the personal and structural barriers faced by mothers. Key findings underscore the pivotal role of childbirth experiences, prenatal care quality, and social support systems in shaping breastfeeding decisions. This research reveals that, despite efforts to promote health literacy and individual responsibility, institutional factors exert significant influence on breastfeeding choices. By providing unique insights and practical implications, this research contributes substantially to the fields of public health and sociology of health. About the author Jamie Lee Harder is a research associate at the University of Siegen, Germany in the Department of Social Sciences. Her particular emphasis is on health inequality, international health policy, and public health.PPN: PPN: 1889361828Package identifier: Produktsigel: ZDB-2-SEB | ZDB-2-SZR
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