Work as an Understudied driver of racial inequities in Breastfeeding
M Whitley, A Banks - New Solutions: A Journal of …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Breastfeeding inequities by race are a persistent public health problem in the United States.
Inequities in occupation and working conditions likely contribute to relatively less …
Inequities in occupation and working conditions likely contribute to relatively less …
Employee lactation: A review and recommendations for research, practice, and policy
Recent social justice movements call for an increased focus on workplace diversity, equity,
and inclusion. Given the large proportion of working mothers who return to work after having …
and inclusion. Given the large proportion of working mothers who return to work after having …
Access to workplace accommodations to support breastfeeding after passage of the Affordable Care Act
KB Kozhimannil, J Jou, DK Gjerdingen… - Women's Health …, 2016 - Elsevier
Objectives This study examines access to workplace accommodations for breastfeeding, as
mandated by the Affordable Care Act, and its associations with breastfeeding initiation and …
mandated by the Affordable Care Act, and its associations with breastfeeding initiation and …
Maternal breastfeeding and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children: a meta-analysis
Previous studies have suggested environmental factors may contribute to the risk of
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The current meta-analysis examined (1) the …
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The current meta-analysis examined (1) the …
[HTML][HTML] Medically complex pregnancies and early breastfeeding behaviors: a retrospective analysis
KB Kozhimannil, J Jou, LB Attanasio, LK Joarnt… - PLoS …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Background Breastfeeding is beneficial for women and infants, and medical
contraindications are rare. Prenatal and labor-related complications may hinder …
contraindications are rare. Prenatal and labor-related complications may hinder …
In the United States, a mother's plans for infant feeding are associated with her plans for employment
KR Mirkovic, CG Perrine, KS Scanlon… - Journal of Human …, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 6 months of exclusive
breastfeeding, however, only 16% of US infants meet this recommendation. Shorter …
breastfeeding, however, only 16% of US infants meet this recommendation. Shorter …
[HTML][HTML] Encouraging and reinforcing safe breastfeeding practices during the COVID-19 pandemic
F Ukoli, J Leavell, A Mayo, J Moore, N Nchami… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Aim: Promote safe breastfeeding during the pandemic. Methods: All participants were
encouraged to request safe breastfeeding education from their prenatal provider. Pregnant …
encouraged to request safe breastfeeding education from their prenatal provider. Pregnant …
Factors affecting breastfeeding motivation in primiparious mothers: An application of breastfeeding motivation scale based on self-determination theory
B Mizrak Sahin, N Ozerdogan, K Ozdamar… - Health Care for …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Researchers aim to adapt the breastfeeding motivation scale and to determine the effect of
socio-demographic characteristics, obstetric properties and breastfeeding status on type of …
socio-demographic characteristics, obstetric properties and breastfeeding status on type of …
[HTML][HTML] Work, race and breastfeeding outcomes for mothers in the United States
MD Whitley, A Ro, A Palma - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background In the United States, mothers' employment status and occupation are related to
breastfeeding. However, it is unclear whether not working leads to longer breastfeeding …
breastfeeding. However, it is unclear whether not working leads to longer breastfeeding …
[HTML][HTML] Feeding Practices of Infants and Toddlers by Their Mothers in Selected Northern Emirates of the United Arab Emirates
Research on the feeding practices of infants and young children in the United Arab Emirates
(UAE) is limited, especially in the northern regions of the country. A retrospective web-based …
(UAE) is limited, especially in the northern regions of the country. A retrospective web-based …