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Published previously Martinez, J.L., Harari, N., Pérez-Escamilla, R. (2017). Lactation Advice Through Texting Can Help (LATCH): An analysis of intensity of engagement via two-way text messaging. Journal of Health Communication.

Martinez, J.L., Shebl, F., Harari, N., Pérez-Escamilla, R. (2017). An Assessment of the Social Cognitive Predictors of Exclusive Breastfeeding Behavior Using the Health Action Process Approach. Social Science and Medicine. Vol. 182: 106-116

The State Breastfeeding Unit is working with researchers at YNHH on the LATCH 2.0 Study that will explore COVID impacts on peer services, feasibility of enhanced off hours peer support and provide cost analysis data to assist in maximizing federal and state resources to improve breastfeeding outcomes. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0313779