title: A phenomenological study of breastfeeding WIC recipients in South Carolina.
abstract: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the phenomenon of breastfeeding in a low-income group of mothers and to determine its meaning to the mothers. Eleven mothers who had breastfeeding experience were interviewed. The focal meaning of support as related to breastfeeding emerged during data analysis from the participants' lived experience. In all participant interviews the recurring concept was support. Major themes included informational support, emotional support, and instrumental support. The article suggests implications for advanced practice.
authors.affiliation: Appalachia I Health District, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Trado
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Hughes
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001942:Breast Feeding; D002662:Child Health Services; D002664:Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D012923:Social Class; D012944:Social Support; D013022:South Carolina