Qualitative study on the influence of mealtime screen exposure on children's feeding practices: perspectives from paediatricians and speech-language pathologists in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This qualitative research study investigates perspectives on the influence of mealtime screen exposure (MTSE) on feeding practices in children through semi-structured interviews with paediatricians and speech-language pathologists (SLPs).

Design

This study used a constructivist paradigm and a qualitative research approach, employing thematic analysis, to understand the research objectives from the lens of practitioners. The researchers used transcripts from semistructured interviews to generate themes.

Setting

This was a multisite, in situ research study conducted in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, private clinics and educational institutions in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, between March and April 2023.

Participants

24 participants, 12 SLPs an

SUBMITTER: Fathima N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11647395 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature