Ryan Rachel Ann, Whipps Mackenzie D M, Bihuniak Jessica Dauz
Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, Steinhardt School, New York University, New York, New York, USA.
Department of Applied Psychology, Steinhardt School, New York University, New York, New York, USA.
J Am Coll Health. 2023 Oct;71(7):2031-2037. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2021.1953504. Epub 2021 Jul 22.
Despite the growing student parent population, many postsecondary institutions in the United States (U.S.) lack sufficient lactation policies for students. The objective of this study was to explore breastfeeding students' perceived awareness and use of on-campus lactation rooms and identify barriers and facilitators to expressing milk on campus.A convenience sample of breastfeeding students enrolled in colleges/universities in the U.S.Information about students' experiences expressing milk on campus was collected via an online survey. Thematic analysis was used to qualitatively analyze self-reported barriers/facilitators to expressing.Ninety-three participants representing 68 unique institutions completed the survey. Barriers to expressing on campus included inadequate lactation spaces, lack of storage for breast pump equipment/expressed milk, and lack of time to express. Conversely, access to adequate lactation spaces, having appropriate breast pump equipment, and on-campus social support, were important facilitators.Comprehensive lactation policies may improve on-campus breastfeeding experiences among students.
尽管学生家长群体不断壮大，但美国许多高等院校缺乏针对学生的充分的哺乳政策。本研究的目的是探讨哺乳期学生对校园内哺乳室的认知和使用情况，并确定在校园内挤奶的障碍和促进因素。
对在美国高校就读的哺乳期学生进行便利抽样。通过在线调查收集了学生在校园内挤奶经历的相关信息。采用主题分析法对自我报告的挤奶障碍/促进因素进行定性分析。
代表68所不同院校的93名参与者完成了调查。在校园内挤奶的障碍包括哺乳空间不足、吸奶器设备/挤出的母乳缺乏储存空间以及挤奶时间不足。相反，获得充足的哺乳空间、拥有合适的吸奶器设备以及校园内的社会支持是重要的促进因素。
全面的哺乳政策可能会改善学生在校园内的母乳喂养体验。
