Factors influencing first-time mothers' introduction of complementary foods: a qualitative exploration.

摘要: Optimal infant nutrition comprises exclusive breastfeeding, with complementary foods introduced from six months of age. How parents make decisions regarding this is poorly studied. This study begins to address the dearth research into decision-making processes used by first-time mothers relating introduction foods. qualitative explorative was conducted using interviews (13) and focus groups (3). A semi-structured interview guide based on Theory Planned Behaviour (TPB). The TPB, a well-validated model, identifies key determinants behaviour through behavioural beliefs, subjective norms, perceived control over behaviour. It purported that these beliefs predict intention perform behaviour, performing purposive, convenience, sample 21 metropolitan recruited advertising at local playgroups childcare centres, electronically University community email list self-selected participate. Data were analysed thematically within theoretical constructs: norms control. sources information about also collected. Overall, found waiting until challenging despite knowledge WHO recommendations an initial desire comply guideline. Beliefs would assist infants’ weight gain, sleeping patterns enjoyment meal times identified. Barriers preventing complying included group peer influences, cues indicating early readiness food labelling inconsistencies. most valued source peers who had recently First-time in did not demonstrate good understanding rationale behind recommendations, nor they understand fully signs infants commence solid Factors assisted trusting relationship health professional whose practice advice consistent and/or when their developmentally ready for accepted them ease enthusiasm.