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June 21, 2026Advances in Neonatal Care

Factors Influencing Breastfeeding Knowledge and Attitudes Among Parents of Moderate-To-Late Preterm Infants: A Cross-Sectional Study

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SZSi ZhuBWBin WanXWXinyi Wang

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Overview

Cross-sectional study explores breastfeeding knowledge in parents of preterm infants, indicating important educational needs.

Key Points

  • This study aims to identify factors that influence breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes among parents of moderate-to-late preterm infants.
  • Cross-sectional design involving 344 parents of preterm infants hospitalized in a NICU.
  • Data collected using a general information questionnaire, Breastfeeding Knowledge Scale, and the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale.
  • Statistical analyses conducted using univariate and multiple linear regression methods.
  • Higher paternal education predicted improved breastfeeding knowledge.
  • Greater gestational age and maternal education were associated with more positive breastfeeding attitudes.
  • Prenatal lactation education positively influenced both breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes.

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Zhu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a37803424f042ddf4c5a613https://doi.org/10.1097/anc.0000000000001381
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