Factors influencing the infant feeding decision for socioeconomically deprived pregnant teenagers: the moral dimension

Lisa Dyson; Josephine M. Green; Mary J. Renfrew; Brian McMillan; Mike Woolridge

doi:10.1111/j.1523-536X.2010.00394.x

Factors influencing the infant feeding decision for socioeconomically deprived pregnant teenagers: the moral dimension

Lisa Dyson, Josephine M. Green, Mary J. Renfrew, Brian McMillan, Mike Woolridge

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The importance of breastfeeding-related health outcomes in reducing inequalities in health has been recognized as a National Health Service target to increase initiation rates especially among disadvantaged groups in England. This study examined the psychosocial factors influencing infant feeding intention among pregnant teenagers expecting their first baby and living in deprived urban areas in England.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	141-9
Number of pages	9
Journal	Birth
Volume	37
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-536X.2010.00394.x
Publication status	Published - 2010

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