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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 DisplayedJoshi 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
Francis DO, Krishnaswami S, Mcpheeters M
Treatment of ankyloglossia and breastfeeding outcomes: a systematic review.
This systematic review of literature on surgical and nonsurgical treatments for infants with ankyloglossia, a condition restricting tongue mobility in infants, found that frenotomy may be associated with mother-reported improvements in breastfeeding, and potentially in nipple pain. Since the existing studies are small and short-term with inconsistent methodology, the strength of the evidence is low to insufficient.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200009I.
Citation: Francis DO, Krishnaswami S, Mcpheeters M .
Treatment of ankyloglossia and breastfeeding outcomes: a systematic review.
Pediatrics 2015 Jun;135(6):e1458-66. doi: 10.1542/peds.2015-0658..
Keywords: Breast Feeding, Outcomes, Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice, Newborns/Infants
Chinnadurai S, Francis DO, Epstein RA
Treatment of ankyloglossia for reasons other than breastfeeding: a systematic review.
The researchers systematically reviewed literature on feeding, speech, and social outcomes of treatments for infants and children with ankyloglossia. After analyzing two randomized controlled trials, 2 cohort studies, and 11 case series assessing the effects of frenotomy on feeding, speech, and social outcomes, they determined that data are currently insufficient for assessing the effects of frenotomy on nonbreastfeeding outcomes that may be associated with ankyloglossia.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200009I.
Citation: Chinnadurai S, Francis DO, Epstein RA .
Treatment of ankyloglossia for reasons other than breastfeeding: a systematic review.
Pediatrics 2015 Jun;135(6):e1467-74. doi: 10.1542/peds.2015-0660..
Keywords: Breast Feeding, Children/Adolescents, Outcomes, Comparative Effectiveness
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