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Concerns And Structural Barriers Associated With Wic Participation Among Wic-Eligible Women, Cindy H. Liu, Heidi H. Liu
Concerns And Structural Barriers Associated With Wic Participation Among Wic-Eligible Women, Cindy H. Liu, Heidi H. Liu
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Objectives: To examine sociodemographic, psychosocial concerns, and structural barriers associated with women's participation in the USDA's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program among those eligible for the program.
Design and Sample: 1,634 White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian/Pacific Islander (A/Pl) women from the New York City area completed the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) from 2004-2007, a population-based survey.
Measurements: Data on WIC eligibility and participation, sociodemographic details, unintended pregnancy, social support, and structural barriers were evaluated.
Results: Hispanics and Blacks were 4.1 and 2.4 times more likely to participate, respectively, in the WIC program relative to Whites. Mothers …