Title
Breastfeeding Peer Counseling: Results From the National WIC Survey
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Journal of Human Lactation
Publication Date
2001
Date Added
2022-07-12
Abstract
The objective of this studywas to examine breastfeeding peer counseling within the context of the organizational structure of state and local Supplemental Nutrition Program forWomen, Infants and Children (WIC) agencies. The National WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Survey was distributed to a convenience sample of state WIC breastfeeding coordinators and breastfeeding project coordinators and to a sample of local agency WIC directors and staff, breastfeeding peer counselor coordinators, and peer counselors. The findings indicate that respondents in the WIC state and local organizations perceive peer counseling to be effective in promoting and sustaining breastfeeding among WIC mothers. There is, however, a lack of consistent policies and procedures concerning the recruitment, training, and counseling phases of peer counseling within and across state WIC agencies.
DOI
10.1177/089033440101700205
Keywords
Health
Disciplines
Public Health
Recommended Citation
Bronner, Yvonne; Barber, Tanyka; Vogelhut, Judy; and Resnik, Amy Kovar, "Breastfeeding Peer Counseling: Results From the National WIC Survey" (2001). School of Community Health & Policy. 34.
https://research.paynecenter.org/morgan_schp/34