Multilevel Factors Influencing Young Mothers’ Breastfeeding: A Qualitative CBPR Study

201848 citationsJournal Article

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Alison Chopel · Adolescent Health Clinic

Danielle A. Soto

Bre’Jaynae Joiner · Adolescent Health Clinic

Tina Benitez · Native American Health Center

Ruth Konoff · Albany Research Institute

Lucy Rios · Brighter Beginnings

Elva Castellanos · Adolescent Health Clinic

Abstract

Young mothers who decide to breastfeed encounter barriers at multiple levels. Policies and programs aiming to increase breastfeeding rates in this group must address these barriers and enlist identified facilitators.

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Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

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Published in: Journal of Human Lactation

Volume 35, Issue 2, pp. 301-317

DOI: 10.1177/0890334418812076

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Multilevel Factors Influencing Young Mothers’ Breastfeeding: A Qualitative CBPR Study

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