Wednesday, June 15, 2016
: 8:15 AM
Title: H6A - Determinants of Breastfeeding Behavior Among African American Women
Texas 1-3 (Gaylord Grapevine)
Discipline: Obstetric (OB), Neonatal (N), Women’s Health (WH)
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Submission Description:
There is a significant racial disparity in breastfeeding rates with African American women less likely to breastfeed than other women. This presentation describes factors impacting African American women’s breastfeeding behavior, including infant feeding exposures, experiences, and beliefs. Findings from this study provide implications for culturally sensitive practice to reduce race-based breastfeeding disparities and improve health outcomes for African American infants.