Breastfeeding support in the WIC population: Workplace barriers
by Coffman, Leah M., M.S.N., UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE, 2011, 58 pages; 1498918

Abstract:

This descriptive study examined possible relationships between perceived workplace breastfeeding support and breastfeeding duration in a population of women from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Average breastfeeding duration of those that had weaned (N = 30) was 4.46 (SD = 3.18) months. Of those WIC women with infants six months of age or older at the time of the survey, most (59%, n = 19) breastfed for at least six months. Of those WIC women with infants at least 12 months or older at the time of the survey, the majority (91%, n = 10) did not breastfeed up until 12 months of age. Correlational testing revealed no statistically significant relationship between Workplace Breastfeeding Support Scale (WBSS) scores and breastfeeding duration. More research is needed in other WIC populations to discern if lack of workplace breastfeeding support is truly a barrier to breastfeeding success.

 
AdviserJill Janke
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE
SourceMAI/ 50-01, p. , Aug 2011
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsWomen's studies; Nursing; Nutrition; Public health; Public policy
Publication Number1498918
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