Experiences of Racism and Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration Among First-Time Mothers of the Black Women’s Health Study: A Dissertation

Experiences of Racism and Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration Among First-Time Mothers of the Black Women’s Health Study: A Dissertation

BACKGROUND: Breastfeeding and lactation are cited as sensitive periods in the life course that contribute to the accumulation of risks or opportunities ultimately shaping vulnerability or resilience later in life. As such, breastfeeding and lactation are critical components of health equity. Despite...

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Main Author: Griswold, Michele K.
Format: Others
Published: eScholarship@UMMS 2017
Subjects:
Black women
breastfeeding duration
racism
health equity
racial inequity
African Americans
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Racism
Women's Health
Health Services Administration
Maternal and Child Health
Nursing
Race and Ethnicity
Online Access:https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/gsn_diss/52
https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1065&context=gsn_diss

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https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1065&context=gsn_diss

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