Characteristics of Study Mothers
| Case Subjects (n = 49) | Control Subjects (n = 98) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, years (standard deviation) | 25.9 (6.2) | 26.5 (5.9) | .193 |
| Race | |||
| White | 28 (57.1%) | 56 (57.1%) | .974 |
| Hispanic | 15 (30.6%) | 30 (30.6%) | |
| Black | 4 (8.1%) | 8 (8.1%) | |
| Asian | 2 (4.0%) | 4 (4.0%) | |
| Male newborn | 32 (65.3%) | 63 (64.2%) | .480 |
| Nulliparous | 22 (44.8%) | 44 (44.8%) | .999 |
| Decided to breast-feed | .149 | ||
| Before pregnancy | 29 (59.2%) | 69 (70.4%) | |
| During pregnancy | 18 (36.7%) | 26 (26.5%) | |
| After delivery | 2 (4.1%) | 3 (3.1%) | |
| Prepared for breast-feeding by | .367 | ||
| Classes | 11 (22.9%) | 15 (15.8%) | |
| Reading | 15 (31.3%) | 31 (32.6%) | |
| Were breast-fed themselves | 25 (51.0%) | 52 (53.1%) | .811 |
| The baby’s father was breast-fed | 22 (44.9%) | 48 (49.5%) | .655 |
| Number of previous babies breast-fed | .394 | ||
| None | 25 (53.2%) | 45 (48.9%) | |
| ≥1 | 22 (46.8%) | 47 (51.1%) | |
| Has household/family member who feels should NOT breast-feed | 1 (2.0%) | 2 (2.0%) | .999 |