A qualitative analysis of infant and young child feeding practices in rural Rwanda.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore and gain an in-depth understanding of the factors influencing child feeding practices among rural caregivers in Rwanda.

Design

In-depth semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted. Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and coded. Data were analysed inductively using thematic analysis.

Setting

Rutsiro District, Western Province, Rwanda.

Participants

Participants included twenty-four mothers (median age 32 years) with children 6-23 months old.

Results

We identified five key themes: (i) breast-feeding practices and role in food supply; (ii) family v. children's food preparations; (iii) food classification systems and their influence on child feeding decisions;

SUBMITTER: Dusingizimana T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10195323 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature