Morrow M
J Hum Lact. 1996 Jun;12(2):97-103. doi: 10.1177/089033449601200211.
Breastfeeding's crucial role in infant health is almost universally recognized. Although nearly all Vietnamese women initiate breastfeeding and duration is lengthy, infant growth faltering and malnutrition are widespread. Based on an analysis of in-depth interviews, observation in hospitals, and the available literature, the paper argues that complacency about breastfeeding in Vietnam is unwarranted. Discussion focuses on the principal influences on infant feeding in Vietnam, among them poverty, rapid socio-economic change, marketing by formula manufacturers, and some traditional perceptions about childbirth. The conclusion considers possible directions for breastfeeding promotion to address these multiple influences.
母乳喂养对婴儿健康的关键作用几乎得到了普遍认可。尽管几乎所有越南女性都开始进行母乳喂养且持续时间较长，但婴儿生长发育迟缓及营养不良的情况却很普遍。基于对深度访谈、医院观察及现有文献的分析，本文认为越南对母乳喂养自满是没有道理的。讨论聚焦于影响越南婴儿喂养的主要因素，其中包括贫困、快速的社会经济变革、配方奶粉制造商的营销以及一些关于分娩的传统观念。结论考虑了促进母乳喂养以应对这些多重影响的可能方向。
