African American

A Structural Race Analysis of First Food

According to the report, 44.7 percent of white mothers are still breastfeeding their infants at six months, compared with 27.5 percent of African-American mothers and 32.3 percent of U.S.-born Latina […]

Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Dietary Intake of US Children Participating in WIC

This study sought to assess the diet quality and nutrient intake of WIC children of various racial or ethnic backgrounds as the differences are largely still unknown. Results of the […]

Applying Racial Equity to U.S. Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs: SNAP, WIC and Child Nutrition

ENDING HUNGER in a lasting, sustainable way requires identifying and resolving its root causes. While hunger and poverty rates have declined nationwide, people of color consistently have far higher rates […]

“How am I going to become her friend?” WIC Breastfeeding peer counselors and cultural competence with African-American women: A qualitative secondary analysis

This qualitative study explored Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) peer counselors’ (PCs) cultural competence in their relationships with African American (AA) clients. A secondary analysis of […]

Long-Term Breastfeeding in African American Mothers

This article resulted from a doctoral dissertation and is published in the Journal of Human Lactation. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 39.1% of African […]

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“I was a WIC baby.”

Association of Participation in a Supplemental Nutrition Program with Stillbirth by Race, Ethnicity, and Maternal Characteristics

Abstract Background: Participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) has been associated with lower risk of stillbirth. We hypothesized that such an association would […]

Breastfeeding Outcomes in Washington State: Determining the Effect of Loving Support Peer Counseling Program and Characteristics of Participants at WIC Agencies

Abstract Objective: Determining the effect of the Loving Support Peer Counseling Program (LSPCP), and characteristics of participants on breastfeeding (BF) outcomes at Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and […]

Characteristics of Mothers and Infants Living in Homeless Shelters and Public Housing in New York City

Abstract Introduction: Homelessness can result in poor health. The number of families with children living in NYC homeless shelters increased 55% from 2008 to 2014. Half of children living in […]