Understanding how social factors affect breastfeeding among Black women
Official title: Examining the Impact of Adverse Social Determinants of Health on Infant Feeding Practices among Black Women
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-10998497 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at what helps or hinders Black women in breastfeeding their babies, focusing on how things like money and support from others can make a difference, so we can find better ways to help new moms feed their infants healthily.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 1F31NR021344-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10998497 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black women who are pregnant or have recently given birth.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Black or who are not currently in the childbearing phase may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the barriers and facilitators that influence healthy infant feeding practices, particularly focusing on Black women. It aims to understand how social determinants of health, such as socioeconomic status and access to support, impact breastfeeding rates. The project will involve rigorous training for the investigator to develop skills in conducting ethical research with marginalized groups. By examining these factors, the research seeks to identify ways to improve breastfeeding practices and support for Black mothers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved breastfeeding rates and better health outcomes for infants in Black communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health can lead to improved health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Slater, Courtney N. — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Slater, Courtney N.
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.