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Low Breastfeeding Rates In African American Women In Southwest Atlanta, Antoinette Lee- Gregory
Low Breastfeeding Rates In African American Women In Southwest Atlanta, Antoinette Lee- Gregory
Nursing Doctoral Projects (DNP)
Title: Low breastfeeding rates in African American women: An exploration of intent to
breastfeed among African American mothers.
Background/objective: Breastfeeding is a public health requirement based on the documented short-term and long-term medical benefits for babies. Breastfeeding has medical, psychological, and financial benefits for mothers. Despite documented benefits and only a few contraindications to breastfeeding, disparity persists in the African American population. African Americans (AA) are considered an at-risk group for many of the acute and chronic conditions that are believed to be preventable or decrease by breastfeeding.
Objective: To assess breastfeeding intent in African America women enrolled in group …