Essays about: "Breastfeeding"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 34 essays containing the word Breastfeeding.

  1. 11. Predictors of childhood stunting in Ghana : A cross-sectional survey of the association between stunting among children under age five and maternal bio-demographic and socioeconomic characteristics in Ghana 2014

    University essay from

    Author : Janet Kofi; [2018]
    Keywords : Stunting; Ghana; under five U-5 ; bio-demographic; socio-economic factors;

    Abstract : Background: Stunting is impaired linear growth that occurs within the first 1000 days of life and continues later in life. It is associated with short and long term morbidity. This study aims to examine the association between stunting and maternal biodemographic and socioeconomic characteristics in children 0-59 months in Ghana. READ MORE

  3. 12. Go With the (Milk) Flow. Infant feeding practices and premature introduction of solids in rural Eastern Cape South Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Sofia Rubertsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Breastfeeding; Community support; Infant feeding; Nestum®; Agency; South Africa; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This study uses an intersectional approach to examine and understand how different social and cultural norms impact women’s agency when choosing infant feeding practice. The study wishes to broaden the debate on how women can succeed with breastfeeding or the infant feeding practice of her choice and decrease harmful premature introduction of solids such as Nestum®. READ MORE

  4. 13. The natural mother : Discourse and representation of motherhood in an Italian Facebook group

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

    Author : Silvia Marchesi; [2018]
    Keywords : Motherhood; nature; breastfeeding; Facebook group; ecofeminism; intersectionality; online ethnography; discourse analysis;

    Abstract : Nature still plays a prominent role in shaping social expectations about the tasks of parents, especially mothers. The transition from the previous model of mothering and the contemporary one in Italy is definitely characterized by a revival of what is perceived as the ancient way of childrearing. READ MORE

  5. 14. Double Bind Tying Breastfeeding Women to a Liminal Position : Discourses about Public Breastfeeding in the Swedish Media Debate 1980-2016

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologi

    Author : Jennie Sjödin; [2018]
    Keywords : Public Breastfeeding; Gender Equality; Swedishness; Neoliberalization; Taboo; Female Bodies; Binary Oppositions; Inappropriate Women; Prudishness.;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates cultural associations and values connected to women in Swedish society, with regard to action space, autonomy and social position. This is done through a discourse analysis of the media debate about public breastfeeding between the years 1980-2016, especially putting focus on the female body, motherhood, and women's access to public space. READ MORE

  6. 15. The effect of breastfeeding on educational – and labour market success

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ronja Grundsten; [2017]
    Keywords : Breastfeeding Propensity score matching Health economics Education Earnings; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Does being breastfed as a baby lead to better achievements in education and on the labour market as an adolescent and adult? Investing money on interventions promoting and sustaining breastfeeding might lead to more human capital and be an economic gain in the long-run. Breastfeeding has many health-related benefits for both mother and child, nevertheless breast milk all too often gets substituted for infant formula. READ MORE