The purpose of this article is to present a review of literature regarding factors that influence
breastfeeding intentions, initiation, and duration in the African American population …

Background A growing gap in exclusive breastfeeding across racial/ethnic groups in the
United States includes a very low proportion of African American/Black women, with only …

Background: African American women have the lowest breastfeeding rates among all
racial/ethnic groups in the United States. Peer counseling is an effective intervention in …

Despite extensive evidence supporting the health benefits of breastfeeding, significant
disparities exist between rates of breastfeeding among African American women and …

The purpose of this study was to examine how culture influenced breast-feeding decisions in
African American and white women, using the Theory of Culture Care Diversity and …

Purpose: Examining prenatal breast-feeding self-efficacy and infant feeding decisions
among African American women using a mixed-method approach. A black feminist …

Breastfeeding rates are lowest among Black women than women of other races. An
understanding of infant feeding attitudes may help improve breastfeeding rates among Black …

Abstract Breastfeeding initiation among African American women has reached 60%;
however, it is the lowest rate among all races. This racial disparity is a public health concern …

Infant feeding is a universally recognized practice yet, it is profoundly influenced by culture.
While it is well accepted that breast milk is the gold standard for infant feeding in the United …

Abstract Significance and Purpose: Breast milk provides optimal infant nutrition and is
associated with reduced risk for infant morbidity and mortality. Despite interventions that …