Factores maternos asociados al abandono de la lactancia materna exclusiva en menores de 6 meses de edad. Hospital General de Guayaquil.

Abstract

The abandonment of exclusive breastfeeding, is seen in a problem, both nationally and internationally, there are multiple factors that are attributed to the abandonment of this practice and in our environment. However, these are not enough and several causes are attributed. Objective: To identify the maternal factors associated with the abandonment of exclusive breastfeeding in children under six months of age. Materials and methods: Prospective, quantitati e, descriptive and cross-sectional study. Population: 60 mothers recruited in the outpatient clinic. Technique: Survey. Instrument: Questionnaire with closed questions. Results: 55% of the participant are between 21 – 25 years old; 58% have a free union; 70% have higher education; 70% have higher education; 70% have 1 – 2 children; 62% earned a salary income greater than $400; 50% have dependent work; 53% does not provide exclusive breastfeeding and 43% interrupts breastfeeding due to health problems that the child has. Conclusion: Maternal causes translate significantly in terms of the continuity or the mother´s own decision to provide exclusive breastfeeding, which can be modified and that depend on the health professional to continue with the strategies and opportune opportunities to improve the knowledge of mothers.