New community effort aims to boost breastfeeding rates in mississippi
NCT ID NCT05503069
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested community-based programs to help African American mothers in Mississippi continue breastfeeding for up to 12 months. The programs included education, lactation training, and support at work and daycare. Researchers tracked breastfeeding rates and infant health in 120 mothers and their babies.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point to effective community-based strategies to increase breastfeeding duration among African American mothers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed observational study with no control group, so results may not prove cause and effect. Success depends on community participation and support.
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Locations
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University of Mississippi Medical Center-Nursery Department of Pediatrics
Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States
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