These researchers propose a randomized controlled clinical trial at two sites. Two community health centers will serve as the study sites. The benefits of pre and post-natal breast-feeding promotions will be compared to child health care costs, breast-feeding practices and child care outcomes among mother-baby dyads. The researchers hypothesize that the economic benefits of intensive breast- feeding promotion interventions will exceed the economic costs of providing such interventions. The proposed interventions will consist of face-to-face sessions with a trained lactation consultant during the pre-natal period, and intensive post-partum support up to weaning or twelve months.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Type
Research Demonstration and Dissemination Projects (R18)
Project #
3R18HS010900-02S1
Application #
6503841
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZHS1 (04))
Program Officer
Trinite, Tricia
Project Start
2000-09-01
Project End
2003-11-30
Budget Start
2001-09-01
Budget End
2002-08-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2001
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Montefiore Medical Center (Bronx, NY)
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
New York
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10467