Clarification of maternal factors of facilitator of using of formula in infants under 2 years: A qualitative study

Introduction: High consumption of formula has economic, social and psychological damages for infant, family and community. As mothers have important role in taking care of infants and selection of type of  their nutrition, we tried to survey of maternal factors of facilitator of using of formula in infants under 2 years.

Methods: The study was conducted with qualitative approach using a content analysis method, in which semi-deep and semi-structured interviews were performed with twelve participants that contain of mothers who had under two years old children, husband and health workers. All interviews were analyzed and themes were extracted. and Guba and Lincoln criteria were considered throughout the study.

Results: After coding in main category of  maternal factors, There were five main themes: insufficient milk, lack of knowledge, mother's comfort, mental preparation, tend to well-shaped.

Conclusion: Based on the result of this study, we found the important of knowledge and attitude deficiency in breastfeeding among mothers. to achieve the progress in breastfeeding's rate, social supports and mothers education must be provided.