Recruitment and Retention of WIC Participants

Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and Breastfeeding: National, Regional, and State Level Analyses

This study looked at the relationship between WIC and breastfeeding initiation and duration. Using the 2007 National Immunization Survey data set, the researchers found a negative association between WIC and breastfeeding initiation and duration, compared with non-participants.

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and Infant Feeding Practices

This study examines the association between a mothers participation in the WIC Program and adherence to four American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations on infant feeding. WIC participants were 8.5 percentage points less likely than non-participants to adhere to the AAP recommendation to delay introduction of infant formula until month 6. However, the difference between participants and non-participants disappeared by month 6.

WIC Participation, Breastfeeding Practices, and Well-Child Care Among Unmarried, Low-Income Mothers

This study estimated the effect of WIC participation from 1999 to 2000 on breastfeeding initiation and duration, as well as on well-child care. The results showed that WIC participation was associated with increased likelihood of initiating breastfeeding and having at least four well-child visits since birth. Both behaviors benefit infants beyond the newborn period.

Changes in Maternal Cigarette Smoking Among Pregnant WIC Participants in Rhode Island

The authors explored the relationship between the timing of entry into the WIC Program among pregnant women in Rhode Island and changes in maternal cigarette smoking (MCS) during pregnancy. Self-reports from smokers indicated that 9.5% quit smoking; 24.6% decreased MCS; 26.8% experienced no change; 33.5% increased MCS; and 5.6% attempted to quit MCS, but failed during pregnancy.

Underimmunization in Chicago Children who Dropped Out of WIC

This retrospective cohort study determined whether children who remained active at WIC immunization-linked sites after their first birthday were more likely to be immunized by ages 19 months and 25 months than those who had dropped out. The study concluded that children who participated in WIC were more likely to be immunized, compared with children who had dropped out of WIC.

Understanding Young Parents

“In 2013, there were 3.6 million young parents (those ages 18 to 24) living with their children in the United States.1 These young adults face particular challenges gaining the skills, […]

Estimating the Potential Impacts of the Administrations Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal on Safety Net Programs Using Microsimulation

The report details the potential effects of reductoins in WIC funding for the program and participants (2017-2018).

Infant Feeding Pattern in the First Six Months of Age in USA: A Follow-Up Study

Participation in the supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was related to a 16% lower proportion of direct breastfeeding (DBF) - however, majority of the participants in the study did not participante in WIC.

Federal Nutrition Program Revisions Impact Low-Income Households’ Food Purchases

WIC food package revisions appear associated with improved nutritional profiles of food purchases among WIC participating households compared with low-income nonparticipating households. These package revisions may encourage WIC families to make healthier choices among their overall packaged food purchases. WIC households purcase fewed calories, less sodium sugar and total fat along with refined grains, grain desserts and SSB. They also purchase more fruits and vegetables

Washington WIC Annual Summary Report by Congressional District FY2017

Data about Washington State Department of Health WIC participation, services provided and dollars spent by congressional district for FY2017