﻿﻿﻿Macro-level modifiable variables affecting breastfeeding rates.

Stroope, Jessica L.

Macro-level modifiable variables affecting breastfeeding rates.

dc.contributor.advisor	Bowden, Rodney G., 1966-
dc.contributor.author	Stroope, Jessica L.
dc.contributor.department	Health, Human Performance and Recreation.	en_US
dc.contributor.schools	Baylor University. Dept. of Health, Human Performance and Recreation.	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2012-08-08T16:12:07Z
dc.date.available	2012-08-08T16:12:07Z
dc.date.copyright	2012-05
dc.date.issued	2012-08-08
dc.description.abstract	The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding followed by at least six additional months of complementary feedings. Current rates in the United States are well below recommended levels. This thesis reviews the literature surrounding modifiable macro-level variables affecting breastfeeding rates, using the Ecological Model of Health Promotion as a theoretical framework. Major recommendations include initiating paid maternity leave at the national level, restricting formula marketing practices, and making hospital breastfeeding rates publicly available.	en_US
dc.description.degree	M.P.H.	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2104/8471
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.publisher		en
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dc.rights.accessrights	Worldwide access.	en_US
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dc.subject	Hospital practices impacting breastfeeding.	en_US
dc.subject	Breastfeeding.	en_US
dc.subject	Breastfeeding rates.	en_US
dc.subject	Worksite lactation support.	en_US
dc.title	Macro-level modifiable variables affecting breastfeeding rates.	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US