Exploring differences in perceptions of child feeding practices between parents and health care professionals: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence on child feeding practice is often based on the perspectives and experiences of parents and less that of health practitioners. In this study, we explored child feeding practice in Aboriginal communities in northern Australia from both the parents and health practitioners' perspectives with the aim of informing nutrition improvement programs.

Methods

Qualitative research methods were employed. Using semi-structured interviews, parents (n = 30) of children aged 2-5 years, and 29 service providers who were involved in the delivery of child health and nutrition programs in the same communities, were asked about child feeding attitudes and practices. Responses were analyzed through inductive and deductive analysis, recognizing that worldviews influence child f

SUBMITTER: Rohit A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8299622 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature