title: Beliefs about infant feeding in China and the United States: implications for breastfeeding promotion.
abstract: This study investigates cultural differences in mothers' views regarding infant feeding and socialization. The majority of mothers reported breastfeeding as one of their methods of infant feeding, although more than half reported using both breast and bottle. Mothers in China expressed concerns that breastfeeding is not compatible with work outside of the home. American mothers were more likely to believe that breastfeeding is difficult to establish. "Happiness" was ranked the most important socialization goal by both groups. Public health initiatives must be culturally relevant and reflect an understanding of parenting values and beliefs.
authors: Child and Family Development, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-6103, USA. schulze@uakron.edu
authors: Pamela A
authors: PA
authors: Schulze
authors: Baomei
authors: B
authors: Zhao
authors: Cathleen E
authors: CE
authors: Young
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001903:Bottle Feeding; D001942:Breast Feeding; D002681:China; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003469:Culture; D004651:Employment; D006040:Goals; D006240:Happiness; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology; D016487:Parenting; D011634:Public Health; D012951:Socialization; D014481:United States