| Breastfeeding initiation among a low income multiethnic population in northern California: an exploratory study. | |
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PMID: 7619279 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Influences on the decision to initiate breastfeeding among low income mothers served by a suburban medical center in northern California were explored. Sixty-four mothers of children 0-24 months of age were interviewed in English or Spanish regarding their infant feeding education, breastfeeding attitudes and behavior, and social support. Fifty-nine percent reported having discussed infant feeding with a physician; these mothers were more likely to attempt breastfeeding than those who did not. Fifty-nine percent of the entire study population initiated breastfeeding. Initiation rates were highest for the Asian American group (86 percent), and lowest for Latinas (48 percent). Further research is needed regarding modifiable influences on breastfeeding initiation, including physician encouragement to breastfeed, for various ethnic groups. |
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Authors:
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E L Williams; E Pan |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association Volume: 10 ISSN: 0890-3344 ISO Abbreviation: J Hum Lact Publication Date: 1994 Dec |
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Created Date: 1995-08-25 Completed Date: 1995-08-25 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8709498 Medline TA: J Hum Lact Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 245-51 Citation Subset: N |
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Breast Feeding* California Child, Preschool Ethnic Groups* Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Poverty* Questionnaires |
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