Factors Affecting the Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices among Police Women

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@article{1705510,
      author = {Fredelyn Dela Pena Zamora},
      title = {Factors Affecting the Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices among Police Women},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2024},
      volume = {7},
      number = {8},
      pages = {208-218},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1705510.pdf},
      abstract = {This study determined the factors affecting the exclusive breastfeeding practices among policewomen in selected police stations in Eastern Pangasinan. It dealt on the personal profile of the respondents which include their age, civil status, highest educational attainment, status of employment, number of years as a policewoman, number of breastfed children and area or division of assignment. Qualitative research design was used in the study utilizing a semi structured interview guide to gather the needed data. Data gathered were through interviews and were arranged in a qualitative method and expressed by narration. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis. Analyses of the interviews identified four (4) significant themes, namely: family related, work related, perception, and coping strategies. The respondents were adults, college graduates, permanent in their positions, assigned in different areas or divisions in the police station, had been in the service for long years, earning above average income with few numbers of children. The factors that affect their exclusive breastfeeding include family, work and their perception on breastfeeding. The participants cope different strategies that protect their breast, use of pain medications, and multivitamins. The proposed Maternal Wellness Program is proposed for adaption and implementation.},
      keywords = {Exclusive Breastfeeding, Policewomen, Practices},
      month = {February},
  }