Table 3.

Reasons for giving baby formula among Marshallese mothers (n 19) residing in Northwest Arkansas, USA, 2015

Response category	n	% of sample
If formula has been used, how was the formula chosen?
Recommended by doctor/health professional	4	21·1
Chose same formula fed to baby at hospital	6	31·6
Heard that the formula was better for baby in some way	5	26·3
Chose formula for which received samples or coupons	3	15·8
Saw advertisement	1	5·3
Chose formula labelled as useful for a problem baby had	0	0·0
Used formula given by WIC	13	68·4
Chose same formula fed to older child	1	5·3
Recommended by friends or relatives	0	0·0
Chose formula based on low price	0	0·0
Given the formula as a gift	2	10·5

WIC, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

Item asked participants to check all that apply. Percentages are based on the number of responses for each item.