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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Enrollment: Learning From Key Informants to Enhance Utilization

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Enrollment in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is suboptimal, particularly for eligible children aged 1 to 4 years. We used converged data from key informants from October 2021 to January 2023 to understand the barriers to and opportunities for WIC utilization and the role of the health care provider in links to WIC. Families and WIC staff identified gaps in provider knowledge and an expressed need for improved collaboration between health providers and WIC. (Am J Public Health. 2023;113(S3):S220–S223. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307443 )

Source: American Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2023.307443

Authors: Karen Ganacias, Janine A. Rethy

Institutions: Georgetown University, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

Funder: District of Columbia Department of Health