Factors Influencing Muslim Women’s Decisions about Induced Lactation: A Qualitative Study
The induction of lactation occurs when breast milk is produced in a woman, without going through the process of pregnancy and delivery. Induced lactation is a method of strengthening the bond between the adopted child and the adoptive mother. This study aimed to explore the factors influencing Musli...
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| description | The induction of lactation occurs when breast milk is produced in a woman, without going through the process of pregnancy and delivery. Induced lactation is a method of strengthening the bond between the adopted child and the adoptive mother. This study aimed to explore the factors influencing Muslim women’s decisions about induced lactation in Malaysia. This qualitative study used in-depth interviews with women who had induced lactation in five states based on five regions in Malaysia (Central Region (Selangor), Northern Region (Penang), Southern Region (Johor), East Coast Region (Kelantan), and Malaysia Borneo (Sabah)). All interviews were consented, audio-recorded, and transcribed verbatim, followed by identification of emerging themes. After interviewing 23 induced lactation women, data saturation was achieved. Data synthesized using thematic analysis revealed three themes describing the main factors in determining women’s decisions on induced lactation: (1) <i>mahram</i> relationship, (2) experiencing motherhood, and (3) the perceived superiority of breastfeeding. It is hoped that by identifying the various factors that influence the decision to induce lactation, health care professionals and the community will be empowered to support breastfeeding in terms of facilitating motherhood, providing breastfeeding aid equipment, and assisting with daily necessities. By expanding efforts and programs, the government and other stakeholders can assist adoptive mothers in breastfeeding their children and feeling more accomplished as women and mothers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-224ebaad3f694c92aed26f1915bbbf562023-12-01T22:41:23ZengMDPI AGSocial Sciences2076-07602022-06-0111727910.3390/socsci11070279Factors Influencing Muslim Women’s Decisions about Induced Lactation: A Qualitative StudyNorsyamlina Che Abdul Rahim0Zaharah Sulaiman1Tengku Alina Tengku Ismail2Centre for Nutrition Epidemiology Research, Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Setia Alam 40170, MalaysiaSchool of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu 16150, MalaysiaSchool of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu 16150, MalaysiaThe induction of lactation occurs when breast milk is produced in a woman, without going through the process of pregnancy and delivery. Induced lactation is a method of strengthening the bond between the adopted child and the adoptive mother. This study aimed to explore the factors influencing Muslim women’s decisions about induced lactation in Malaysia. This qualitative study used in-depth interviews with women who had induced lactation in five states based on five regions in Malaysia (Central Region (Selangor), Northern Region (Penang), Southern Region (Johor), East Coast Region (Kelantan), and Malaysia Borneo (Sabah)). All interviews were consented, audio-recorded, and transcribed verbatim, followed by identification of emerging themes. After interviewing 23 induced lactation women, data saturation was achieved. Data synthesized using thematic analysis revealed three themes describing the main factors in determining women’s decisions on induced lactation: (1) <i>mahram</i> relationship, (2) experiencing motherhood, and (3) the perceived superiority of breastfeeding. It is hoped that by identifying the various factors that influence the decision to induce lactation, health care professionals and the community will be empowered to support breastfeeding in terms of facilitating motherhood, providing breastfeeding aid equipment, and assisting with daily necessities. By expanding efforts and programs, the government and other stakeholders can assist adoptive mothers in breastfeeding their children and feeling more accomplished as women and mothers.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/11/7/279induced lactationdecisionqualitative studyMalaysian women |
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| title | Factors Influencing Muslim Women’s Decisions about Induced Lactation: A Qualitative Study |
| title_full | Factors Influencing Muslim Women’s Decisions about Induced Lactation: A Qualitative Study |
| title_fullStr | Factors Influencing Muslim Women’s Decisions about Induced Lactation: A Qualitative Study |
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| title_short | Factors Influencing Muslim Women’s Decisions about Induced Lactation: A Qualitative Study |
| title_sort | factors influencing muslim women s decisions about induced lactation a qualitative study |
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