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- Title
Exploring Challenges and Opportunities for Breastfeeding in Hawai'i During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Authors
Peltzer, Nicole Kahielani; Olson, Krista; Williams, Sasha; Hansen-Smith, Heidi; Elia, Jennifer; McGurk, Meghan D.
- Abstract
Increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates is an established public health strategy to reduce chronic disease and protect infants from illness. The role of breastfeeding in addressing health disparities takes on new significance as the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted some communities in Hawai'i, and those with chronic conditions face increased risk of hospitalization and death. However, there are myriad policy, systemic, and environmental barriers that make it difficult for parents to breastfeed, some of which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This editorial discusses the importance of breastfeeding in reducing chronic disease, reviews the status of breastfeeding in Hawai'i, explores the challenges parents face in breastfeeding their infants, especially in the time of COVID-19, and presents opportunities for improved access to lactation care to reduce health disparities.
- Subjects
COVID-19 pandemic; BREASTFEEDING; HEALTH equity; COVID-19; PARENTS
- Publication
Hawai'i Journal of Health & Social Welfare, 2021, Vol 80, p25
- ISSN
2641-5216
- Publication type
Article