McIntyre, E.Hiller, J.Turnbull, D.2006-06-232006-06-232001Breastfeeding Review, 2001; 9(1):13-240729-2759http://hdl.handle.net/2440/6135Copyright © 2001 Nursing Mothers' Association of AustraliaAn analysis of the role of social support in influencing breastfeeding in a low socioeconomic area in South Australia was undertaken by examining infant feeding attitudes and experiences of mothers, fathers and grandmothers as well as the general community. A random telephone survey of over 3,400 adults (including a more extensive survey of 373 mothers, fathers and grandmothers in the sample) in this area indicated that there was little support for breastfeeding compared to bottle-feeding with similar barriers to breastfeeding found in all target groups as well as the general community. These included breastfeeding in public, the convenience of bottle-feeding, maternal discomfort of breastfeeding, the support required for breastfeeding, fathers' involvement with feeding, and a mother's previous experience of breastfeeding. Strategies promoting and supporting breastfeeding should address these issues and should be directed at the community in general rather than specific groups within the community.enHumansBottle FeedingData CollectionCross-Sectional StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeBreast FeedingSocial SupportSocioeconomic FactorsTelephoneAdolescentAdultMiddle AgedWomen, WorkingSouth AustraliaFemaleMaleJournal article00200112702-s2.0-003529357461485Hiller, J. [0000-0002-8532-4033]Turnbull, D. [0000-0002-7116-7073]