The <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 liquid gold rush: Critical perspectives of human milk and <scp>SARS‐CoV</scp>‐2 infection

Palmquist, Aunchalee E. L.; Asiodu, Ifeyinwa V.; Quinn, Elizabeth A.

doi:10.1002/ajhb.23481

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“…We also need to address the lack of diversity among breastfeeding researchers and research teams. 42 It is unethical and potentially harmful to conduct research on disparities and inequities with all White research teams. 42 This practice has gone on long enough and it is time we call out this perpetuation of racist ideology and research oppression.…”

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“…42 It is unethical and potentially harmful to conduct research on disparities and inequities with all White research teams. 42 This practice has gone on long enough and it is time we call out this perpetuation of racist ideology and research oppression. We need more BIPOC breastfeeding and lactation researchers asking questions, developing and testing interventions, analyzing data, and disseminating recommendations.…”

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Achieving Breastfeeding Equity and Justice in Black Communities: Past, Present, and Future

Asiodu

Bugg²,

Palmquist

2021

Breastfeeding Medicine

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Background: Breastfeeding is protective of maternal and infant health across the life course. Increasing breastfeeding rates in Black communities is an important public health strategy to address maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. Methods: Data trends for the past 10 years suggest that Black-led community efforts; local, state, and national initiatives; and maternity care practices that are supportive of breastfeeding have been effective in improving and increasing breastfeeding rates among Black women.Results: Yet breastfeeding disparities and inequities in Black communities persist. Systemic and structural barriers, such as racism, bias, and inequitable access to lactation resources and support continue to be issues in the United States. Conclusion: Going forward, significant investments are needed to decolonize breastfeeding research and clinical practice. Public health and policy priorities need to center on listening to Black women, and funding Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) organizations and researchers conducting innovative projects and research.

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Achieving Breastfeeding Equity and Justice in Black Communities: Past, Present, and Future

Asiodu

Bugg²,

Palmquist

2021

Breastfeeding Medicine

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“…A recent study found breastfeeding to have a significant relationship with lower COVID-19 infection risk [ 11 ]. Even though there is currently no evidence that COVID-19 is transmitted via breastfeeding [ 12 , 13 ] and the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidance supports breastfeeding with appropriate precautions for mothers with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 [ 14 ], the pandemic is threatening breastfeeding practices. Depleted healthcare resources and reduced use of health facilities are compromising antenatal and postnatal care and lactation support [ 15 ].…”

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Old Tricks, New Opportunities: How Companies Violate the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes and Undermine Maternal and Child Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ching

Zambrano²,

Nguyen³

et al. 2021

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Breastfeeding is critical to maternal and child health and survival, and the benefits persist until later in life. Inappropriate marketing of breastmilk substitutes (BMS), feeding bottles, and teats threatens the enabling environment of breastfeeding, and exacerbates child mortality, morbidity, and malnutrition, especially in the context of COVID-19. These tactics also violate the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes. This study identified marketing tactics of BMS companies since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic by reviewing promotional materials and activities from 9 companies in 14 countries, and the official Code reporting data from the Philippines. Eight qualitative themes emerged that indicate companies are capitalizing on fear related to COVID-19 by using health claims and misinformation about breastfeeding. Other promotional tactics such as donations and services were used to harness the public sentiment of hope and solidarity. Past studies show that these tactics are not new, but the pandemic has provided a new entry point, helped along by the unprecedented boom in digital marketing. There was a sharp increase of reported violations in the Philippines since the pandemic: 291 during the first months of the outbreak compared with 70 in all of 2019, corroborating the thematic findings. A lack of public awareness about the harm of donations and inadequate Code implementation and enforcement have exacerbated these problems. Proposed immediate action includes using monitoring findings to inform World Health Assembly (WHA) actions, targeted enforcement, and addressing misinformation about breastfeeding in the context of COVID-19. Longer-term action includes holding social media platforms accountable, raising public awareness on the Code, and mobilizing community monitoring.

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“…A number of these barriers signify current sociocultural factors and historical factors dating back to slavery and segregation (15,16). While several barriers to participation in medical research, specifically related to clinical trials have been noted, few studies have reported barriers to participating in human milk research (17). The purpose of this study was to understand critical gaps to participation in human milk research from the perspective of Black pregnant and postpartum people.…”

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Access to and interest in human milk research opportunities among Black pregnant and postpartum people

Asiodu,

Gay,

Gates-Burgess

et al. 2024

Front. Nutr.

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BackgroundConcerns exist regarding biomedical research participation in marginalized and historically disadvantaged communities.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to understand critical barriers to participation in human milk research from the perspective of Black pregnant and postpartum people.MethodsA national sample of Black pregnant and postpartum people (n = 104) was recruited to complete a cross-sectional online survey informed by the Life Course Perspective. Survey questions assessed research experiences and preferences, particularly related to human milk research, knowledge of historical events/policies targeting Black communities, and demographic characteristics. A socio-economic composite score was calculated as an indicator of socio-economic advantage. Survey data were summarized descriptively and potential correlates of research engagement were evaluated.ResultsMost (69%, n = 71) respondents reported previous participation in a research study, yet only 8 (8%) reported ever being asked to participate in a breastfeeding/chestfeeding or human milk study, and one respondent was unsure. Despite so few having been asked, 59% (n = 61) of respondents indicated they would donate breast/human milk to research if asked. Respondent characteristics associated with prior research participation included having greater socio-economic advantage (p = 0.027) and greater knowledge of discriminatory historical events/policies (p < 0.001). In contrast, the only respondent characteristic associated with willingness to donate human milk to research was younger age (p = 0.002).ConclusionOur findings suggest that Black pregnant and postpartum people are interested in biomedical research, specifically human milk and lactation research. However, greater intentionality and targeted recruitment of this underrepresented population is needed to increase diversity among human milk and lactation study samples. Structural and community-based interventions, informed by community members, are needed to address concerns and improve participant engagement.

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The COVID‐19 liquid gold rush: Critical perspectives of human milk and SARS‐CoV‐2 infection

Cited by 7 publications

References 55 publications

Achieving Breastfeeding Equity and Justice in Black Communities: Past, Present, and Future

Achieving Breastfeeding Equity and Justice in Black Communities: Past, Present, and Future

Old Tricks, New Opportunities: How Companies Violate the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes and Undermine Maternal and Child Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Access to and interest in human milk research opportunities among Black pregnant and postpartum people

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