Race, education, and breastfeeding initiation in Louisiana, 2000-2004

J Hum Lact. 2008 May;24(2):175-85. doi: 10.1177/0890334408316074.

Abstract

Although it is well documented that race and education are associated with breastfeeding initiation, the possible interaction between these 2 demographic variables has not been explored in a geographically stable, biracial population. This study explores the relationship between race, education, and breastfeeding among women in Louisiana.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Birth Weight*
  • Black or African American / statistics & numerical data
  • Breast Feeding / epidemiology*
  • Breast Feeding / ethnology*
  • Educational Status*
  • Ethnicity
  • Female
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Income
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Louisiana / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Rural Population / statistics & numerical data*
  • Urban Population / statistics & numerical data*
  • White People / statistics & numerical data