A qualitative study of mothers’ perceptions of weaning and the use of commercial infant food in the United Kingdom
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Maslin, K., Galvin, A.D., Shepherd, S., Dean, T., Dewey. A. and Venter, C. (2015). A qualitative study of mothers’ perceptions of weaning and the use of commercial infant food in the United Kingdom. Maternal and Paediatric Nutrition Journal. 1 (1). https://doi.org/10.4172/2472-1182.1000103
Authors | Maslin, K., Galvin, A.D., Shepherd, S., Dean, T., Dewey. A. and Venter, C. |
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Abstract | Background: Commercially produced infant food has a different taste profile and nutritional content to homemade baby food and its consumption is now very widespread. This change in early food experience may lead to a reduced dietary variety and a decreased microbial load exposure.Objective: The purpose of this study was to gain insight into parental perceptions of complementary feeding, specifically opinions of commercially produced baby food, using qualitative research methods. Methods: Four focus group discussions took place (n = 24), with mothers of infants aged 4-7 months. Half of participants were first time mothers and a third had experience weaning infants with symptoms of cows' milk allergy. Participants were prompted with questions about complementary feeding and shown several different products to stimulate discussion. Results: Thematic analysis of focus groups indicated that three distinctive groups of mothers exist |
Year | 2015 |
Journal | Maternal and Paediatric Nutrition Journal |
Journal citation | 1 (1) |
Publisher | Longdom Publishing SL |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.4172/2472-1182.1000103 |
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04 Dec 2015 | |
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Deposited | 12 Aug 2021 |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
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