Publications by authors named "Rebecca S Farr"

To test the feasibility and possible effects of two iPad-based breastfeeding interventions for expectant minority women and evaluate (1) the intervention effect on exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) intention, (2) intervention acceptability and satisfaction, and (3) follow-up rates of in-hospital EBF. This was a longitudinal survey study with follow-up chart review. Expectant women who completed clinically required breastfeeding education were eligible and were assigned to one of the following interventions by nonrandomized block design: the champion intervention utilized a free commercially available app to identify a supportive breastfeeding champion and the positive messaging intervention offered breastfeeding information in a question-answer format.

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