Abstract

A cross-sectional study was conducted to (1) examine breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates, and; (2) investigate association between food insecurity and breastfeeding status, among low-income mothers. Mothers of infants two-months or younger were recruited from a local pediatric clinic serving primarily low-income families. Upon giving consent, mothers were interviewed in-person or over the phone in either English or Spanish. Of the total 92 mothers interviewed, 90% initiated breastfeeding, but only 24% were doing exclusive breastfeeding at 2 months of infant’s age. After controlling for socio-demographics, it was found that food-insecure mothers were less likely to continue with breastfeeding (β = −1.51, p = .024). Future research is warranted to understand pathways through which food insecurity affects breastfeeding and how this disparity can be prevented to ensure a safe and secure start for infants worldwide.

 抽象的

进行横断面研究的目的是 (1) 检查母乳喂养的开始率和持续率； (2) 调查低收入母亲的粮食不安全与母乳喂养状况之间的关联。两个月或更小的婴儿的母亲是从主要为低收入家庭服务的当地儿科诊所招募的。在同意后，母亲们接受了面对面或通过电话用英语或西班牙语进行的采访。在接受采访的 92 名母亲中，90% 开始母乳喂养，但只有 24% 在 2 点进行纯母乳喂养。 婴儿几个月大。在控制社会人口统计数据后，发现食物不安全的母亲不太可能继续母乳喂养（β = -1.51， p = .024）。未来的研究有必要了解食品不安全影响母乳喂养的途径，以及如何防止这种差异，以确保全世界婴儿有一个安全可靠的开始。