%0 Journal Article
%T Factors associated with infant bed-sharing
%J Global pediatric health
%D 2017
%A Heere, Megan
%A Moughan, Beth
%A Alfonsi, Joseph
%A Rodriguez, Jennifer
%A Aronoff, Stephen
%V 4
%N 
%P e2333794X17690313-e2333794X17690313
%X OBJECTIVE: Bed-sharing is associated with sudden infant death syndrome and accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for newborn bed-sharing. <br><br>METHODS: Postpartum mothers from a university maternity service were contacted by phone to complete a survey. Demographic and environmental data were collected; newborn bed-sharing and sleep environment were self-reported. <br><br>RESULTS: A total of 1261 mothers completed surveys; bed-sharing was reported by 79 mothers (6.3%). Multivariate logistic regression identified referral to a nurse (odds ratio [OR] = 10; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 4.5-30) and sleep location "other" than a crib, bassinet, or Pack and Play (OR = 7.1; 95% CI = 1.9-25.9) as factors associated with an increased risk of bed-sharing; formula feeding (OR = 0.4; 95% CI = 0.20-0.77) and crib sleeping (OR = 0.49; 95% CI = 0.26-0.86) reduced this risk. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Infants with no identifiable places to sleep, significant health issues, and who are breastfed are more likely to bed-share. Interventional studies should be directed at these factors.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I SAGE Publishing
%@ 2333-794X
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2333794X17690313