Creating a breastfeeding support program for non-Hispanic black women
Design and pilot testing of a culturally tailored breastfeeding promotion intervention for non-Hispanic black women
This study is creating a special program to help non-Hispanic black women with breastfeeding by first learning about their experiences and then offering support and resources to make breastfeeding easier for everyone, no matter their background.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11161175 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and test a breastfeeding promotion program specifically designed for non-Hispanic black women. It will begin with a qualitative study to understand the factors influencing their breastfeeding decisions. Based on these insights, a tailored intervention will be created to provide social support and resources to encourage breastfeeding among women of all socioeconomic backgrounds. The program will focus on both exclusive and partial breastfeeding to better reflect the experiences of these women.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are non-Hispanic black women who are pregnant or new mothers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not non-Hispanic black women or those who are not currently pregnant or new mothers may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved breastfeeding rates and health outcomes for non-Hispanic black mothers and their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that culturally tailored breastfeeding support programs can positively impact breastfeeding outcomes, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Amherst, United States
- State University of New York at Buffalo — Amherst, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kasprzak, Christina — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Kasprzak, Christina
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.