Maternal Experiences with Everyday Discrimination and Infant Birth Weight: A Test of Mediators and Moderators Among Young, Urban Women of Color

2012135 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Valerie A. Earnshaw · Yale University

Lisa Rosenthal · Yale University

Jessica B. Lewis · Yale University

Emily C. Stasko · Yale University

Jonathan N. Tobin · Clinical Directors Network

Tené T. Lewis · Yale University

Allecia E. Reid ·

Abstract

Given the association between birth weight and health across the lifespan, it is critical to reduce discrimination directed at young, urban women of color so that all children can begin life with greater promise for health.

Topics & Keywords

Racial and Ethnic Identity Research Obesity and Health Practices Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine

Volume 45, Issue 1, pp. 13-23

DOI: 10.1007/s12160-012-9404-3

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