Sociocultural factors, myths and beliefs of mothers potential causers of the early weaning: an integrative review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2020v10i56p3152-3163Keywords:
Belief, Breast Feeding, Breastfeeding motherAbstract
Objective: Identify sociocultural factors of mothers related to breastfeeding. Methodology: It is an integrative review carried out on the basis of LILACS, BDENF and IBECS. The descriptors "Belief", "Breastfeeding", "Breastfeeding" and "Nutriz" were used by crossing with the Boolean operators "AND" and "OR". The collected articles were selected by title, followed by the summary reading and the full reading. The time gap considered in the search was from 2009 to 2019. Results: Eight articles were found. After applying the inclusion criteria, 04 articles were included in the study. Among the socio-cultural factors stand out myths and beliefs, the unwillingness or laziness to breastfeed. Women's beliefs and economic, social and cultural situation also influenced and had a direct impact on breastfeeding.. Conclusion: Sociocultural factors were related to early interruption of breastfeeding. It highlights the importance and the need for health professionals to know these factors in order to develop strategies in order to reduce the negative impact on the breastfeeding process for the mother / baby binomial.