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An assessment of the social cognitive predictors of exclusive breastfeeding behavior using the Health Action Process Approach

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  • Martinez-Brockman, J.L.
  • Shebl, F.M.
  • Harari, N.
  • Pérez-Escamilla, R.

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In the United States rates of exclusive breastfeeding duration remain exceedingly low. Exclusive breastfeeding is a complex learned behavior that is influenced by social cognitive, interpersonal, and structural factors. Interventions are needed that address factors at multiple levels of the social-ecological model. This study was designed to examine the social cognitive predictors of exclusive breastfeeding behavior in a sample of low-income women attending the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) breastfeeding peer counseling program and enrolled in the Lactation Advice Through Texting Can Help (LATCH) study.

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  • Martinez-Brockman, J.L. & Shebl, F.M. & Harari, N. & Pérez-Escamilla, R., 2017. "An assessment of the social cognitive predictors of exclusive breastfeeding behavior using the Health Action Process Approach," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 182(C), pages 106-116.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:182:y:2017:i:c:p:106-116
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.04.014
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