Factors influencing breast feeding in an urban WIC program

Factors influencing breast feeding in an urban WIC program

Extract: This study describes influences on breast-feeding incidence and duration in a New York City WIC program. The breast-feeding promotion at the study site appears effective, since the breast-feeding rate reported compares favorably with that of higher socioeconomic groups. Early termination of...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the American Dietetic Association 1984-05, Vol.84 (5), p.563-567
Hauptverfasser: Bevan, Mary Lundquist, Mosley, Deborah, Lobach, Katherine S, Solimano, Giorgio R
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Bottle Feeding
Breast Feeding
Education
Family Characteristics
fathers
Female
Humans
infant formulas
nationalities and ethnic groups
New York City
Socioeconomic Factors
Urban Population
weaning
WIC Program
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Zusammenfassung:Extract: This study describes influences on breast-feeding incidence and duration in a New York City WIC program. The breast-feeding promotion at the study site appears effective, since the breast-feeding rate reported compares favorably with that of higher socioeconomic groups. Early termination of breast feeding was common; corrective policies are presented. (Author)
ISSN:0002-8223
1878-3570
DOI:10.1016/S0002-8223(21)08202-X