Where Should My Baby Sleep: A Qualitative Study of African American Infant Sleep Location Decisions

National Medical Association. Journal

关键词: infant health;    African Americans;    racial disparities;   

DOI  :  10.1016/S0027-9684(15)30706-9

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Background African American infants are at higher risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and accidental suffocation than other infants and are up to 4 times more likely to bedshare with their parents. Objective To investigate, using qualitative methods, factors influencing African American parents' decisions regarding infant sleep location (room location and sleep surface). Methods Eighty-three mothers participated in focus groups or individual interviews. Questions probed reas.

【 授权许可】

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