Understanding Black Matriarchal Role Models in the U.S. Attitudes and Beliefs About Breastfeeding
| Autor: | Taisha Manigat, Lyshsae Otarola, Migdalia Torres, John B. Wetmore, Jamie Shapiro, Lina Jandorf, Jamilia Sly |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Health Knowledge
Attitudes Practice Breastfeeding Mothers Health benefits Pediatrics 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Pregnancy 030225 pediatrics Maternity and Midwifery Medicine Humans Aged Infant feeding method Black women Aged 80 and over 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine Family structure business.industry Health Policy Postpartum Period Obstetrics and Gynecology Infant Racial group Middle Aged Black or African American Breast Feeding Attitude Female business Demography |
| Zdroj: | Breastfeeding medicine : the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. 16(6) |
| ISSN: | 1556-8342 |
| Popis: | Introduction: Despite the tremendous health benefits for both mother and infant, black women (including African Americans and those who self-identify as black) have lower rates of breastfeeding than all other racial groups. Historically, matriarchal role models have been essential within the black family structure. The purpose of this study was to explore matriarchal role models' attitudes and beliefs about breastfeeding. Methods: Thirty-eight black women between the ages of 46-82 years were surveyed regarding their perceptions of breastfeeding. Results: Our results revealed that 44.1% of the participants believed that breastfeeding is a better infant feeding method. However, 52.6% of the participants did not demonstrate confidence in their ability to breastfeed overall. Conclusions: These findings suggest that while black matriarchal role models have positive attitudes about breastfeeding behaviors, they may need to be educated along with postpartum and/or prenatal women about breastfeeding benefits and techniques to better support and improve black women's initiation and continuation of breastfeeding. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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