The Voice of Low-Income Adolescent Mothers on Infant Feeding

Authors

• Mildred A. Horodynski, Michigan State UniversityFollow
• Kristen J. Mills, Michigan State UniversityFollow

Volume

52

Issue

6

DOI

10.34068/joe.52.06.01

Abstract

Adolescent mothers' feeding practices impact infant weight gain. Infant obesity, especially in low-income families, is rapidly increasing. The aim of the exploratory study reported here was to identify factors affecting low-income African American and non-Hispanic White adolescent mothers' infant feeding practices and useful learning modalities. Two focus groups were conducted by a trained facilitator using a semi-structured topic guide. Three themes emerged: (1) feeding decisions related to introduction of solid foods; (2) feeding information/advice provided by others; and (3) useful learning strategies. These themes can be used by Extension professionals in designing nutrition education programs for adolescent mothers.

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Recommended Citation

Horodynski, M. A., & Mills, K. J. (2014). The Voice of Low-Income Adolescent Mothers on Infant Feeding. Journal of Extension, 52(6), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.52.06.01