Responsive feeding practices among Arabic and Mongolian speaking migrant mothers in Australia: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: Establishing healthy feeding habits during infancy is crucial for optimal growth. However, certain parental feeding and cultural practices might hinder the development of children's healthy eating behaviours. This research explored responsive feeding practices among migrant mothers in Australia. Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted in their native language with 20 Arabic and 20 Mongolian-speaking migrant mothers with children under 2 years old or currently pregnant. Thematic analysis was conducted using the framework method. Both cultural groups followed a variety of feeding practices, including on demand responsive feeding or structured schedules. Arabic-speaking mothers tended to demonstrate responsive feeding practices more frequently than Mongolian-speaking mothers, exce

SUBMITTER: Jawad D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11650047 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature