Geodemographies of Breastfeeding Support
Tony H Grubesic1, Kelly M Durbin2
112330 Geoinformatics and Policy Analytics Lab, School of Information, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
Summary
Geographic gaps in breastfeeding support exist, favoring white, affluent, suburban communities. This highlights inequities, indicating where more mother-to-mother support resources are needed for equitable access.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Equity
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Background:
- Mother-to-mother breastfeeding support organizations offer crucial postpartum guidance.
- Barriers like race, socioeconomic status, and geography limit access to this support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the geodemographic characteristics of communities with Breastfeeding USA and La Leche League support.
- To identify inequities in breastfeeding support distribution.
- To pinpoint areas needing increased support resources.
Main Methods:
- Collected ZIP code data for 180 mother-to-mother support meetings.
- Integrated geodemographic data with spatial analysis for 1,173 communities.
- Explored community demographics served by support groups.
Main Results:
- Identified significant geographic disparities in breastfeeding support availability.
- Support groups were concentrated in white, affluent, and suburban areas.
- Metropolitan areas showed higher numbers of support groups and peer counselors.
Conclusions:
- Spatial and geodemographic analyses reveal local breastfeeding support landscapes.
- Significant inequities in support distribution were highlighted.
- The study provides guidance on areas requiring enhanced breastfeeding support resources.
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