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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 6 of 6 Research Studies DisplayedSafon CB, Heeren TC, Kerr SM
Disparities in breastfeeding among U.S. Black mothers: identification of mechanisms.
Disparities in U.S. breastfeeding rates persist among Black mothers according to birth country and between Black and White mothers, necessitating further investigation of modifiable mediating factors to inform interventions. This study sought to examine the extent that social, maternal, infant factors and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) domains (attitudes, perceived control, and subjective norms) mediated the association of maternal race/birth country and breastfeeding continuation.
AHRQ-funded; HS022242.
Citation: Safon CB, Heeren TC, Kerr SM .
Disparities in breastfeeding among U.S. Black mothers: identification of mechanisms.
Breastfeed Med 2021 Feb;16(2):140-49. doi: 10.1089/bfm.2020.0310..
Keywords: Breast Feeding, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Disparities, Maternal Care, Women
Aguirre TM, Koehler AE, Joshi A
Recruitment and retention challenges and successes.
This study presents strategies used to successfully recruit and retain rural Hispanic women during a breastfeeding education intervention. The authors found that phone assessments facilitated participation as transportation was an issue. In addition, accommodating requests to deliver or mail study materials and providing incentives were important. Extra effort was needed to maintain contact when phone service was disrupted or participants moved. Keys to success were persistence, flexibility, and alleviating barriers to participation.
AHRQ-funded; HS021321.
Citation: Aguirre TM, Koehler AE, Joshi A .
Recruitment and retention challenges and successes.
Ethn Health 2018 Jan;23(1):111-19. doi: 10.1080/13557858.2016.1246427..
Keywords: Breast Feeding, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Women
Joshi A, Amadi C, Meza J
Comparison of socio-demographic characteristics of a computer based breastfeeding educational intervention among rural Hispanic women.
The purpose of this study was to examine association between socio-demographic characteristics and breastfeeding knowledge, self-efficacy and breastfeeding attrition prediction among rural Hispanic women. It found a significant positive association between self-efficacy and intent to breastfeed. Self-efficacy is an important predictor of intent to breastfeed among rural Hispanic women.
AHRQ-funded; HS021321.
Citation: Joshi A, Amadi C, Meza J .
Comparison of socio-demographic characteristics of a computer based breastfeeding educational intervention among rural Hispanic women.
J Community Health 2015 Oct;40(5):993-1001. doi: 10.1007/s10900-015-0023-3..
Keywords: Breast Feeding, Health Information Technology (HIT), Rural Health, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Masho SW, Cha S, Morris MR
Prepregnancy obesity and breastfeeding noninitiation in the United States: an examination of racial and ethnic differences.
This study used a large, nationally representative sample to assess racial/ethnic differences in breastfeeding noninitiation among U.S. women of different body mass index (BMI) classifications. It found that prepregnancy BMI is a significant predictor for breastfeeding noninitiation for non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black women.
AHRQ-funded; HS021504.
Citation: Masho SW, Cha S, Morris MR .
Prepregnancy obesity and breastfeeding noninitiation in the United States: an examination of racial and ethnic differences.
Breastfeed Med 2015 Jun;10(5):253-62. doi: 10.1089/bfm.2015.0006..
Keywords: Breast Feeding, Obesity, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Joshi A, Perin DM, Amadi C
Evaluating the usability of an interactive, bi-lingual, touchscreen-enabled breastfeeding educational programme: application of Nielson's heuristics.
The study purpose was to conduct heuristic evaluation of an interactive, bilingual touchscreen-enabled breastfeeding educational program for Hispanic women living in rural settings in Nebraska. The results demonstrated that the system was more consistent with Nielsen’s usability heuristics. With Nielsen’s usability heuristics, it is possible to identify problems in a timely manner.
AHRQ-funded; HS021321.
Citation: Joshi A, Perin DM, Amadi C .
Evaluating the usability of an interactive, bi-lingual, touchscreen-enabled breastfeeding educational programme: application of Nielson's heuristics.
J Innov Health Inform 2015 Mar 5;22(2):265-74. doi: 10.14236/jhi.v22i2.71..
Keywords: Health Information Technology (HIT), Education: Patient and Caregiver, Rural Health, Breast Feeding, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Kadakia A, Joyner B, Tender J
Breastfeeding in African Americans may not depend on sleep arrangement: a mixed-methods study.
The researchers described the association between breastfeeding and bedsharing, elucidating barriers to breastfeeding in African Americans. They found that lower socioeconomic status mothers were more likely to breastfeed exclusively or at all if they bedshared; however, bedsharing was not associated with breastfeeding among higher socioeconomic status mothers. Breast pain, lack of support, and maternal skepticism about breastfeeding benefits were barriers.
AHRQ-funded; HS016892.
Citation: Kadakia A, Joyner B, Tender J .
Breastfeeding in African Americans may not depend on sleep arrangement: a mixed-methods study.
Clin Pediatr 2015 Jan;54(1):47-53. doi: 10.1177/0009922814547565.
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Keywords: Breast Feeding, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Sleep Problems, Social Determinants of Health, Women, Maternal Care