Effect of expressed human milk feeding on breastfeeding duration in term infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The mode of breastfeeding is evolving, with an increasing trend of expressed human milk feeding. However, previous studies that examined the association between expressed human milk feeding and breastfeeding duration showed inconsistent findings.

Objective: To understand the association between any and only expressed human milk feeding and breastfeeding duration and to describe the prevalence of expressed human milk feeding among parents of healthy term infants.

Understanding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy during parenthood in British Columbia.

COVID-19 vaccine uptake was significantly lower in children under 12 when compared with adults. Vaccine hesitancy was a potential key contributor to the challenges faced in COVID-19 vaccine uptake METHODS: An online cross-sectional survey was conducted across British Columbia, Canada, from October to December 2021 to understand the COVID-19 vaccine perceptions of parents of children under 12 years of age. Participants completed a modified version of the Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (VHS).

Using self-generated identification codes to match anonymous longitudinal data in a sexual health study of secondary school students: a cohort study.

Objective: This study aimed to (i) describe the procedures for generating self-generated identification codes (SGICs) in a prospective longitudinal evaluation of a sexual health program for secondary school students in Hong Kong; (ii) outline the matching strategies and processes; (iii) examine rates of successful matching and associated factors; and (iv) compare the responses of participants whose data could be matched to those whose data could not.

Methods: A prospective longitudinal cohort study was conducted. The SGIC comprised a 5-element code with 4 digits and 3 letters.

Prevalence of Maternal Depressive Symptoms in Canada during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of depressive symptoms among persons who gave birth in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to identify the factors associated with these symptoms.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted between February and April 2021 across Canada. Persons who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic were recruited through social media sites and completed an online survey.

Impact of baby-friendly hospital initiatives on breastfeeding outcomes: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global effort promoting the Ten Steps to support breastfeeding in maternity-care facilities.

Aim: This study examined the effect of BFHI on breastfeeding outcomes, focusing on initiation rates, exclusive breastfeeding durations, and factors influencing its effectiveness.

Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted by searching nine databases (1991 to February 2024).

A Mobile App for Promoting Breastfeeding-Friendly Communities in Hong Kong: Design and Development Study.

Background: Breastfeeding is vital for the health and well-being of both mothers and infants, and it is crucial to create supportive environments that promote and maintain breastfeeding practices.

Objective: The objective of this paper was to describe the development of a breastfeeding-friendly app called "bfGPS" (HKU TALIC), which provides comprehensive territory-wide information on breastfeeding facilities in Hong Kong, with the goal of fostering a breastfeeding-friendly community.

Methods: The development of bfGPS can be categorized into three phases, which are (1) planning, prototype development, and preimplementation evaluation; (2) implementation and updates; and (3) usability evaluation.

Effectiveness of layperson-based interventions in promoting exclusive breastfeeding: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of layperson-based interventions in sustaining exclusive breastfeeding and to identify the optimal characteristics of such layperson-led strategies for promoting exclusive breastfeeding.

Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using a comprehensive search in seven electronic databases from their inception to January 2024. Two independent reviewers assessed the risk of bias using version 2 of the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool for randomized trials.

Psychometric properties and moderated mediation analysis of the ICIQ-NQOL in Chinese primary care patients with nocturia.

Background: Many individuals consider nocturia a significant nuisance, leading to a reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL). However, there has been a lack of psychometrically sound patient-reported outcome measures to assess the impact of nocturia on patients in Chinese contexts. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Nocturia Quality of Life Module (ICIQ-NQOL) for use among primary care patients in Hong Kong, China.

Building a baby-friendly community: Development, strategy, implementation and evaluation of a BFCI program.

Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of the use of baby-friendly community initiative (BFCI) model on various stakeholders in the community.

Design: Quasi-experimental research design.

Method: The study was conducted in public premises and online workshops from April 2019 to September 2022.

Exploring South Asian women's perspectives and experiences of maternity care services: A qualitative evidence synthesis.

Background: The United Nations Women and other sources have highlighted the poor maternal and neonatal care experienced by South Asian women, emphasizing the need to understand the cultural factors and specific experiences that influence their health-seeking behavior. This understanding is crucial for achieving health equity and improving health outcomes for women and infants.

Objectives: This study aims to examine and synthesize qualitative evidence on the perspectives and experiences of South Asian women regarding maternity care services in destination countries.

Experiences of expressed human milk feeding: A qualitative study.

Objective: The objective of this study was to understand and describe the breastfeeding experiences of Chinese women with a high proportion of expressed human milk feeding.

Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was used to describe the usual practices of expressed human milk feeding among breastfeeding women. We conducted semi-structured, in-depth, one-to-one interviews with participants (N = 25) who had a high proportion of expressed human milk feeding.

Psychometric properties of the Cognitive Functioning Self-Assessment Scale in community-dwelling adults: A cross-sectional online survey.

Background: The Cognitive Functioning Self-Assessment Scale (CFSS) was developed to allow the self-assessment of perceived cognitive functioning. It has been tested with satisfactory reliability and validity but was not available for the Chinese population. This study aimed to adapt and validate the Chinese version of the CFSS for community-dwelling adults.

The Association Between Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Mode of Infant Feeding.

It is well established that low breastfeeding self-efficacy is associated with early breastfeeding cessation. Over the past several decades, expressed human milk feeding has increased among parents of healthy infants. Researchers have hypothesized an association between maternal breastfeeding confidence and expressed human milk feeding, but it has not been empirically examined.

A Qualitative Exploration of the Reasons for Expressed Human Milk Feeding Informed by the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Theory.

Background: There is an increasing prevalence of expressed human milk feeding. The reasons for expressed human milk feeding of healthy term infants may differ from those for preterm infants. The process of adopting expressed human milk feeding for healthy full-term infants has not been well-described in the existing literature.

Factors associated with breast-feeding initiation and continuation in Canadian-born and non-Canadian-born women: a multi-centre study.

Objective: To identify factors associated with breast-feeding initiation and continuation in Canadian-born and non-Canadian-born women.

Design: Prospective cohort of mothers and infants born from 2008 to 2012: the Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development (CHILD) Cohort Study.

Setting: General community setting in four Canadian provinces.

International survey on fear and childbirth experience in pregnancy and the postpartum period during the COVID-19 pandemic: study protocol.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruptions around the world. Adding to the existing stress surrounding pregnancy and childbirth, the threat of infection and social isolation policies may negatively impact pregnant women and new mothers. Literature on the effect of COVID-19 on fear during pregnancy and childbirth experience is limited.

Association between expressed breast milk feeding and breastfeeding duration in Hong Kong mothers.

Background: Expressed breast milk feeding has increased substantially in the past two decades. Once used primarily for preterm infants, feeding expressed breast milk is now more common in mothers giving birth to healthy term infants. However, the effect of expressed breast milk feeding on breastfeeding duration is unclear.

Expressed breast milk feeding practices in Hong Kong Chinese women: A descriptive study.

Introduction: There is an increasing prevalence of breast milk expression and expressed breast milk feeding in healthy full-term infants. The purpose of this study was to provide up-to-date evidence on the practice of expressed breast milk feeding and to identify factors associated with expressed breast milk feeding in Hong Kong Chinese mothers of healthy full-term infants.

Method: We used a prospective cohort study design to recruit 821 mothers who gave birth to healthy full-term infants in two public hospitals in Hong Kong.

Breastfeeding and Postpartum Glucose Regulation Among Women With Prior Gestational Diabetes: A Systematic Review.

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus is associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes and increases subsequent risk of Type 2 diabetes. Researchers have shown that breastfeeding may reduce diabetes risk in women with recent gestational diabetes.

Research Aim: To assess association between infant feeding and postpartum glucose tolerance in mothers with recent gestational diabetes within 1 year postpartum.

Association Between Intrapartum Factors and the Time to Breastfeeding Initiation.

Early breastfeeding initiation is strongly recommended. Reasons for delayed breastfeeding initiation often include intrapartum interventions such as induction of labor, opioid pain medication administration, epidural analgesia, and caesarean birth. The majority of existing studies examining the timeliness of breastfeeding initiation are from low- or middle-income countries.

Breastfeeding outcomes among early-term and full-term infants.

Background: When compared with full-term birth (39 to <42 weeks), early-term birth (37 to <39 weeks) is associated with adverse neonatal outcomes that may impede breastfeeding. Breastfeeding provides numerous benefits to infants and could potentially offset the effects of early-term birth. However, the effect of early-term birth on any and exclusive breastfeeding duration among healthy normal weight infants is unclear.

Association between early-term birth and breastfeeding initiation, duration, and exclusivity: A systematic review.

Background: Infants born early-term, between 37 weeks, 0 days and 38 weeks, 6 days of gestation, are more likely to have adverse health outcomes and to undergo interventions that could pose barriers to breastfeeding. The objectives of this review are to examine the effect of early-term birth on breastfeeding initiation and the duration of any and exclusive breastfeeding.

Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), EMBASE, and Scopus, from January 2007 to June 2017, for studies examining the associations between early-term birth and rates of breastfeeding initiation and the duration of any and exclusive breastfeeding.

Increase in Weight in Low Birth Weight and Very Low Birth Weight Infants Fed Fortified Breast Milk versus Formula Milk: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

There has been a dramatic rise in preterm births in developed countries owing to changes in clinical practices and greater use of assisted reproductive techniques. However, few studies have examined the growth and outcomes of preterm infants according to the type of feeding (with fortified breast milk or formula). The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of breast milk feedings and formula on the growth and short-term outcomes of preterm infants in Hong Kong.