Mothers' Experiences During the 2022 Infant Formula Shortage in Washington D.C.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

An unprecedented shortage of infant formula occurred in the United States (U.S.) in 2022 and posed widespread challenges to infant feeding nationwide. The purpose of this study is to investigate mothers' experiences during the 2022 infant formula shortage and its perceived impacts on infants' diet and health.

Methods

Mothers (n = 45) of infants under 8 months old from Washington D.C. were invited to participate in a virtual study meeting during the summer of 2022. Mothers completed surveys regarding their demographics, infants' anthropometrics, infant feeding practices, information they have received about infant feeding, and knowledge about infant feeding practices. They then participated in a qualitative interview about their experiences during the infant form

SUBMITTER: Sylvetsky AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11001681 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature