Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding Up to 6 Months Among Underserved Immigrant Women in New York City
Exclusive breastfeeding rates in this underserved, immigrant population fell below national averages and declined over time. Key maternal, newborn, and hospital-related factors shaped breastfeeding outcomes, revealing critical gaps in lactation support and access to care. Targeted, culturally responsive interventions are essential to improve breastfeeding equity.
Authors
- Angelica Sanchez
- Jin Young Seo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0220-1466)
- William Ellery Samuels (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4048-7007)
- Stacey Whaley
- Jeannette Safford
Institutions
- Hunter College (US)
- Bellevue Hospital Center (US)
- Elmhurst Hospital Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Human Lactation
- Published
- 2026-03-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/08903344261429803
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00