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September 27, 2022
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The Grandmother's Role in Breastfeeding

Publicated to:Aquichan. 13 (2): 270-279 - 2013-01-01 13(2), DOI: 10.5294/aqui.2013.13.2.12

Authors: Elena Losa-Iglesias, Marta; Rodriguez-Vazquez, Rocio; Becerro de Bengoa-Vallejo, Ricardo

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Univ Complutense Madrid, E-28040 Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain - Author
Univ Rey Juan Carlos, Unidad Docente La Paz, Madrid, Spain - Author

Abstract

Objective: to investigate the effect the grandmother has on the breastfeeding mother and how it relates to the incidence and prevalence of breastfeeding. Materials and methods: A comprehensive database review was conducted in MEDLINEOVID, DIALNET and the COCHRANE LIBRARY. After analyzing the texts, eleven studies aimed directly at verifying the influence of grandmothers on the incidence and prevalence of breastfeeding in different contexts were selected. Results: The grandmother emerges as a source of support among the rural population (41 %). In the urban population, the grandmother appears among the three main factors (mother's intention to breast-feed or not, mother's decision on a feeding pattern for her child, and objective information on breastfeeding patterns), in a supporting role (94, 7%) and in a hindering role (26.7 %). As for the mother's decision on a feeding pattern for her children, 78 % reported having made the decision before pregnancy or in the first quarter. Living with the grandmother is positively associated with providing water or teas (PR in Cox regression with 95 % CI: 1.51 [1.10 to 2.09], p = 0.011). Conclusions: In the light of the review, the detracting or non-detracting influence exerted by the grandmother with respect to breastfeeding affects the three main factors. The detracting influence exerted by the grandmother's advice seems to be related to incorrect knowledge acquired more as part of the bottle fed generation rather than intentionality, and is susceptible to being modified through appropriate information, with favorable results on the feeding pattern.

Keywords

1st monthBreast feedingHealthLifeMother-child relationsMothers experiencesNursingSocial network

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Aquichan, and although the journal is classified in the quartile Q4 (Agencia WoS (JCR)), its regional focus and specialization in Nursing, give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-08-13:

  • WoS: 3
  • Scopus: 4

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-08-13:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 64 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Additionally, the work has been submitted to a journal classified as Diamond in relation to this type of editorial policy.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Losa Iglesias, Marta Elena) .

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Losa Iglesias, Marta Elena.