Table 1 Characteristics of women interviewed (n = 28)
Characteristics | n (%) |
|---|---|
Age, years | Â |
 18–21 | 3 (10.7) |
 22–34 | 21 (75.0) |
 35–44 | 4 (14.3) |
Race | Â |
 Black | 12 (42.9) |
 White | 7 (25.0) |
 Bi- or Multi-racial | 2 (7.1) |
 Other | 7 (25.0) |
Hispanic/Latina | Â |
 Yes | 12 (42.9) |
 No | 16 (57.1) |
Marital Status | Â |
 Single | 3 (10.7) |
 With a partner (not married) | 10 (35.7) |
 Married | 15 (53.6) |
Living with spouse/partner | Â |
 Yes | 24 (85.7) |
 No | 4 (14.3) |
Education | Â |
 Some high school | 1 (3.6) |
 High school graduate/general education diploma | 10 (35.7) |
 More than high school | 17 (60.7) |
Parity | Â |
 1 | 16 (57.1) |
  > 1 | 12 (42.9) |
Past breastfeeding experience | Â |
 Yes | 11 (39.3) |
 No | 17 (60.7) |