Some Japanese mothers do not follow package instructions of infant formula: a web-based analytical cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Not following the infant formula package instruction endangers infant health. Although infant formula misuse has been reported abroad, its incidence in Japan remains unknown. Furthermore, it is reasonable to assume that experience in childcare reduces the likelihood of making mistakes in using infant formula. This study aimed to examine the association between compliance with infant formula package instruction and childcare experience in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures in Japan.

Methods

Using a web-based questionnaire, mothers with infants were analyzed cross-sectionally and surveyed regarding their infants' nutrition and formula preparation methods in August 2021. Compliance with the infant formula package was determined according to (a) using unlabeled infant

SUBMITTER: Endoh K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9628175 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature