Exploring the Concept of Positive Deviance Related to Breastfeeding Initiation in Black and White WIC Enrolled First Time Mothers

摘要: Positive deviance inquiry is effective in identifying advantageous health behaviors and improving outcomes among disadvantaged resource-poor populations. The objective of this study was to apply the positive concept explore characteristics deviants for breastfeeding WIC-enrolled first-time mothers Louisiana. cross sectional included data on 2,036 first time (52.6% black) from LaPRAMs, 2000–2004. Chi-square test used compare groups. Multivariable logistic regression applied calculate adjusted OR 95% CI by initiation status. average age 21.3 years, 31.5% had less than 12 years education, 44.6% sample reported having initiated breastfeeding. Black were likely initiate their white counterparts (OR 0.39 (95% CI: 0.31, 0.48)). Among 641 with 28.4% identified as initiation. black 19.8% compared 40.3% mothers. Breastfeeding hospital after delivery (P < 0.0001) received help how breastfeed significantly associated In addition, more likely, 2.80 1.20, 6.56) have if baby low birth weight. practices shortly including assistance education staff hospital, are related educated