Multi-sector perspectives on opportunities to increase WIC enrollment through community healthcare partnerships.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Participation in Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) improves health outcomes for birthing people and their children, including reduced preterm birth and low birth weight, and lower rates of nutritional deficiencies for mothers and children.

Methods

This qualitative descriptive study explored opportunities to increase WIC enrollment in two New England states through community healthcare partnerships. We conducted key informant interviews with a semi-structured interview guide, purposively sampling current WIC participants (N = 10), clinical providers and staff (N = 17), and WIC staff (N = 6). We used a combination of deductive and inductive thematic analysis.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Allen SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12894314 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature