Jade Louise L. Vibieda
University of the Philippines Manila
Title: Breastfeeding Practices and Social Support among Mothers in District V, Manila
Biography
Biography: Jade Louise L. Vibieda
Abstract
In the Philippines, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) remains stagnant with only half of all the neonates being exclusively breastfed (Philippine Statistics Authority, 2013). This research aims to: (1) describe current breastfeeding practices of mothers with young infants; (2) determine knowledge of mothers on breastfeeding; (3) determine the level of social support that mothers receive; (4) determine factors affecting current practice in terms of breastfeeding knowledge and social support; (5) determine factors affecting intention to continue breastfeeding in terms of current practice and social support.