Theory and social practice of agency in combining breastfeeding and employment: A qualitative study among health workers in New Delhi, India

摘要

Background: Women's agency, or intentional actions, in combining breastfeeding and employment is significant for health and labour productivity. Previous research in India showed that mothers use various collaborative strategies to ensure a 'good enough'' combination of breastfeeding and employment. Bandura's theoretical agency constructs previously applied in various realms could facilitate the exploration of agency in an Indian context.