2021 Breastfeeding Disparities Qualitative Research Study Findings Webinar

June 15, 2023

Overview

A study was conducted in 2021 by the University at Albany School of Public Health in collaboration with the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) Bureau of Community Chronic Disease Prevention and Division of Chronic Disease Prevention to learn more about statewide and regional racial and ethnic disparities in breastfeeding. This webinar will present the findings from this study. The study was approved by the University at Albany’s Institutional Review Board (IRB Protocol: 21X130). 

Target Audience

Public health and health care professionals

Webinar 

Breastfeeding Research Study Findings Webinar
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Speakers

Christine T. Bozlak, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor, Health Policy, Management, and Behavior
Co-director, Maternal and Child Health Program
University at Albany, School of Public Health

Lindsay Ruland, MPH, MBA, CHES®
Associate Director
Center for Public Health Continuing Education
University at Albany, School of Public Health

Britnee Eskew, MPH, CHES®
Professional Development Coordinator
Center for Public Health Continuing Education
University at Albany, School of Public Health

Learning Outcome and Objectives

As a result of participation in this activity, the learners will increase and enhance their knowledge and competence on strategies to address breastfeeding disparities in NYS. 

By the end of the webinar, viewers will be able to: 

  • Identify populations most likely to experience breastfeeding disparities in NYS. 
  • List key facilitators to breastfeeding success especially among racial and ethnic minorities and populations with low breastfeeding rates. 
  • List barriers to breastfeeding success especially among racial and ethnic minorities and populations with low breastfeeding rates. 
  • Identify recommended strategies to address breastfeeding disparities based on the findings from the 2021 Breastfeeding Disparities Research Study. 
Evaluation, Post-Test and Certificate
Continuing Education Credits

To Obtain Continuing Education Credits 

Each participant interested in CE credits must complete an evaluation and post-test, which is available above under "Evaluation, Post-Test and Certificate". A score of 80% and above on the post-test will generate a certificate indicating the requested credits. 

Note: CPHCE cannot recreate lost certificates. Enter your e-mail address in the system to have your certificate sent to you.

Disclosure Statements 

Each participant interested in CE credits must complete an evaluation and post-test, which is available above under "Evaluation, Post-Test and Certificate". A score of 80% and above on the post-test will generate a certificate indicating the requested credits. 
Note: CPHCE cannot recreate lost certificates. Enter your e-mail address in the system to have your certificate sent to you.

The planners, moderator, and presenters do not have any financial arrangements or affiliations with any ineligible companies whose products, research or services may be discussed in this activity.

No commercial funding has been accepted for this activity. 

Continuing Medical Education Credits

The School of Public Health, University at Albany is accredited by the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Public Health, University at Albany designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Medical Education Credits are offered until June 30, 2025. 

Continuing Nurse Education Contact Hours

University at Albany School of Public Health is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This offering is approved for 1.25 nursing contact hours.

Nursing Contact Hours are offered until March 23, 2025 

Certified Health Education Specialist Contact Hours
Sponsored by the School of Public Health, University at Albany, SUNY, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.25 total Category I contact education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 0. Continuing Competency credits available are 1.25. Provider ID# 99086.

Continuing Education Contact Hours are offered until June 30, 2025.

Certified in Public Health

This event is sponsored by the School of Public Health, University at Albany, an approved provider of CPH Renewal Credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.

This offering is approved for 2.0 Certified in Public Health Renewal Credits.
Continuing Education Contact Hours are offered until June 30, 2025.