Feeding-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Grandparents in Singapore.

ABSTRACT: Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide. Though multifactorial, the family environment exerts significant influence on children's eating habits. Grandparents are increasingly involved as caregivers and they can significantly influence their grandchildren's eating habits. Yet, literature on this topic is lacking. This exploratory sequential mixed methods study (qualitative interview and interviewer-administered questionnaire) aims to understand grandparents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices on the feeding of their grandchildren in Singapore. A total of 11 interview participants and 396 questionnaire respondents with at least one grandchild, aged 12 years and below were included. Qualitative interviews informed the questionnaire development. Responses to interview questions about

SUBMITTER: Tan BQM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6683024 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature