An Innovative Video Succeeds in Addressing Barriers to Breastfeeding Among Low-Income Women

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2002

School

Health Professions

Abstract

This study evaluates the effectiveness of an innovative breastfeeding promotion video intervention in addressing barriers to breastfeeding among low-income women in the state of Mississippi. The 15-minute video features a diverse group of women and their families. Survey data were collected from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children clients in the intervention group (n = 310) before and after watching the video, and from a comparison group (n = 204) that did not watch the video. The 2 groups were comparable at baseline. The intervention significantly improved women's perceptions with regard to the “embarrassment” and “time and social constraints” barriers to breastfeeding. In terms of the “lack of social support” barrier, the video positively affected participants’ feelings that the baby's father encouraged breastfeeding but did not change their perceptions of support from female relatives and friends. The authors conclude that the video is an effective method of breastfeeding promotion among low-income women. © 2002, Sage Publications. All rights reserved.

Publication Title

Journal of Human Lactation

Volume

18

Issue

2

First Page

125

Last Page

131

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