Satoko Mizohata, Yuko Uesugi, Hiroya Matsuo
Factors Affecting the Risk of Diabetes Development among Brazilian Residents in Japan
International journal of environmental research and public health
special supplemental nutrition program women infants children also known wic associated improved health outcomes participants role wic peer counselors created support breastfeeding among wic participants naturalistic inquiry study explored perceptions experiences 9 wic peer counselors located southeast texas wic peer counselors recruited via purposive snowball sampling participated semistructured facetoface interviews data collection analysis trustworthiness adhered established guidelines study findings revealed novel approaches wic peer counselors used encourage initiate support sustain wic participants breastfeeding including using tools craft involving educating family members making accessible 247 identifying need equipment supplies wic peer counselors understanding breastfeeding culture wic clients unique ability establish maintain rapport make wic peer counselors ideally suited resources meet wic goal increasing breastfeeding thereby improving health nation health care providers recognize valuable yet unrecognized underutilized contributions wic peer counselors consider referring pregnant postpartum dyads wic breastfeeding education support