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Factors Influencing MuslimWomen’s Decisions about Induced Lactation: A Qualitative Study

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dc.contributor.authorNorsyamlina Che Abdul Rahim
dc.contributor.authorZaharah Sulaiman
dc.contributor.authorTengku Alina Tengku Ismail
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-15T07:52:56Z
dc.date.available2024-07-15T07:52:56Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.description.abstractThe induction of lactation occurs when breast milk is produced in a woman, without going through the process of pregnancy and delivery. Induced lactation is a method of strengthening the bond between the adopted child and the adoptive mother. This study aimed to explore the factors influencing Muslim women’s decisions about induced lactation in Malaysia. This qualitative study used in-depth interviews with women who had induced lactation in five states based on five regions in Malaysia (Central Region (Selangor), Northern Region (Penang), Southern Region (Johor), East Coast Region (Kelantan), and Malaysia Borneo (Sabah)). All interviews were consented, audio-recorded, and transcribed verbatim, followed by identification of emerging themes. After interviewing 23 induced lactation women, data saturation was achieved. Data synthesized using thematic analysis revealed three themes describing the main factors in determining women’s decisions on induced lactation: (1) mahram relationship, (2) experiencing motherhood, and (3) the perceived superiority of breastfeeding. It is hoped that by identifying the various factors that influence the decision to induce lactation, health care professionals and the community will be empowered to support breastfeeding in terms of facilitating motherhood, providing breastfeeding aid equipment, and assisting with daily necessities. By expanding efforts and programs, the government and other stakeholders can assist adoptive mothers in breastfeeding their children and feeling more accomplished as women and mothers.
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.3390/ socsci11070279
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.nih.gov.my/handle/123456789/533
dc.language.isoen
dc.titleFactors Influencing MuslimWomen’s Decisions about Induced Lactation: A Qualitative Study
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