African American

Infant Mortality and Race in Kansas: Associations with Women, Infants, and Children Services

Differences in education levels between mothers affected infant mortality to a greater degree than WIC program participation alone in the analysis. The infant mortality rate for black and Hispanic mothers was lower for WIC program participants. The WIC program may be beneficial for reducing infant mortality racial disparities but program participation should be expanded to affect maternal health disparities at the population level

Beyond Breastfeeding: Exploring the Influence of Maternal Control Over Child Health Behavior Among African American Women Infants and Children Nutritional Supplementation Program

In African American enrolled in WIC, there was no relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and maternal control over physical activity or child eating behaviors. Findings also revealed moderate to high levels of maternal control among WIC participants who breastfed for 3 months.

The Impact of WIC on Breastfeeding Initiation and Gestational Weight Gain: Case Study of South Carolina Medicaid Mothers

WIC participation is associated with an increase in breastfeeding initiation among black mothers by nearly 7%, with no statistically significant effect among white mothers.

Low Rate of Initiation and Short Duration of Breastfeeding in a Maternal and Infant Home Visiting Project Targeting Rural, Southern, African American Women

Breastfeeding intent and beliefs as well as pre-pregnancy weight class significantly predicted breastfeeding initiation.

WIC Participation and Breastfeeding Among White and Black Mothers: Data from Mississippi

WIC participation was negatively associated with breastfeeding initiation among whites but not blacks. WIC participation was not associated with breastfeeding duration for women of either race.

Characteristics Associated with Breastfeeding Behaviors Among Urban Versus Rural Women Enrolled in the Kansas WIC Program

About 74 % of all WIC mothers initiated breastfeeding. Urban women who were Hispanic, aged 18-19, high school graduates, household income >$10,000/year, and started early prenatal care were more likely to breastfeed. Urban and rural women who were non-Hispanic black with some high school education were less likely to breastfeed.

Trends in Severe Obesity Among 23 Million U.S. Children Aged 2–4 Years Who Enrolled in WIC — United States, 2000–2014

During 2000-2004 prevalence of severe obesity increased overall. During 2004-2010 prevalence decreased signficiantly overal - the largest annual decreases occured in Asians, Pacific Islanders and American Indian/Alaska Native populations

Feasibility and Lessons Learned from the FIRST WIND (Weight loss Interventions after Delivery) Intervention for Urban-based, Postpartum African American Women

This pilot study documents the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a behavioral weight-loss intervention in postpartum, urban-based African American women with perinatal obesity. Study participants favorably received the intervention

Electronic Health Records and Community Health Surveillance of Childhood Obesity

Electronic health records that are weighted and adjusted to account for intrinsic bias may create an opportunity for comparing regional disparities with precision. In PHINEX patient's, childhood obesity disparities were measurable from a young age, highlighting the need for early intervention for at-risk children

The 18-Month Impact of Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Food Package Revisions on Diets of Recipient Families

Eighteen months following the WIC food package revisions, significant decreases in total fat and saturated fat and increases in dietary fiber and overall diet quality were observed among Hispanic children only. No significant changes in nutrient intake or diet quality were observed for any other group.