Trends in Breastfeeding Disparity in U.S. Infants by WIC Eligibility and Participation

This is a secondary data analysis study that uses nationally representative data to examine the trends in breastfeeding disparities between Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program eligible children vs. non-eligible children and eligible participants vs. eligible non-participants.

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Key information

Conditions

Breast Feeding Behavior Feeding Behavior

Age range

1 month–72 month

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

infants or children surveyed in NHANES 1999-2014 aged younger than 72 months

Exclusion criteria

infants or children with missing information in breastfeeding, WIC participation, or other major socio-demographics, such as income

Treatment and study plan

WIC program participation

Other

WIC program is a welfare program in the U.S. to provide nutritional supplements to low-income women, infants, and children.

Primary outcomes

Everbreastfeeding

Time frame: till age 5

whether the child has ever been breastfed
Breastfeeding at 6 months

Time frame: till age 6 months

whether the child was breastfed at age 6 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Old Dominion University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Trends in Breastfeeding Disparity in U.S. Infants by WIC Eligibility and Participation: Evidence From NHANES 1999-2014

Acronym: WIC breastfeed

Important dates

Study start: 1999
Primary completion: 2014
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Jan 4, 2018
Registry last updated: Jan 4, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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