Background In recent years there has been a steady influx of immigrants into Hong Kong
from Mainland China, where breastfeeding patterns differ. Studies in other regions have …

Background Researchers have found breastfeeding disparities between immigrant and
native‐born women in many countries. However, most studies on immigration and …

Abstract Background Many countries in Asia report low breastfeeding rates and the risk
factors for early weaning are not well studied. We assessed the prevalence, duration, and …

Background Breastfeeding is associated with multiple domains of health for both mothers
and children. Nevertheless, breastfeeding initiation is low within certain developed …

Background: Breastfeeding practices might be influenced by migration to another country.
Although the “healthy migrant effect” is commonly reported in epidemiology, evidence for it …

Background Breastfeeding has short-term and long-term benefits for both the infant and the
mother. The objective of this study was to identify the incidence of breastfeeding initiation …

To investigate maternal characteristics associated with breastfeeding initiation and success.
Women enrolled in the Mothers Outcomes After Delivery study reported breastfeeding …

Background Migration to another country has a potential influence on breastfeeding
practices. A significant difference in breastfeeding rates between Irish nationals and non …

Objective To examine maternal, psychosocial, and pregnancy factors associated with
breastfeeding for at least 6 months in those giving birth for the first time. Methods We …

Abstract Background and Objectives: Despite efforts, a decline in breastfeeding rates has
been documented in China recently. This study explored the awareness of the World Health …