Percentage of women enrolled prior to child’s birth who initiate breastfeeding
| Measure Description | Source of measure | Johns Hopkins University Visitation Form |
| Mode of administration | Parent interview |
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| Age range for use | 0-36 mos |
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| Domains Assessed | ||
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| Burden | Training needed to administer | Minimal staff training required. Staff need to practice asking the questions as an interview. |
| Minutes to complete | <5 for breastfeeding questions |
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| Cost | $0 | |
| Adaptation for AIAN use | Adapted | |
| Developer allows adaptation? | ||
| Used with AIAN populations? | Yes | |
| Psychometrics | Norm-referenced | |
| AIAN: Cronbach's alpha range | Not applicable | |
| AIAN: Evidence of validity | Not applicable | |
| Other populations: Cronbach's alpha range | Not applicable | |
| Other populations: Evidence of validity | Not applicable | |
| Source | Developer | Johns Hopkins University Center for American Indian Health |
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| Summary | Comments about sensitivity to change | |
| General remarks | A measure developed by JHU consisting of questions regarding current breastfeeding practices. |