CAUSES OF COMPLEMENTARY FOODS GIVEN TO BABIES AGED 0-6 MONTHS IN PAYA PASIR, MEDAN MARELAN DISTRICT

Authors

  • Debora Lestari Simamora Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Ida Yustina Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • R. Kintoko Rochadi Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Nurmaini Nurmaini Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Fikarwin Zuska Universitas Sumatera Utara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47710/ijmr.v2i3.42

Keywords:

complementary foods, infants, knowledge, slow baby growth

Abstract

The majority of experts accept that complementary foods shouldn't be introduced before 4 months of age, despite inconsistent advice regarding the best time to do so. Regardless of recommendations, studies show that 20% to 40% of infants in the US start eating before they are 4 months old. Previous research was non-representative of the country and concentrated on the introduction of solid foods. While baby-led weaning (BLW) is a popular complementary feeding practice, evidence supporting the potential benefits and/or risks for infant growth, development, and health could be considered. The research method is qualitative with a phenomenological approach. Thematic analysis was used with the help of the Nvivo 12 Plus software. The findings of this study indicated three major themes regarding the causes of complementary feeding: inadequate knowledge, working mothers, and slow baby growth. The purpose of this study is to provide evidence-based guidelines and increase mothers' knowledge about the benefits of complementary foods in infants aged 0–6 months

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Published

2023-07-29

How to Cite

Simamora, D. L., Yustina, I., Rochadi, R. K., Nurmaini, N., & Zuska, F. (2023). CAUSES OF COMPLEMENTARY FOODS GIVEN TO BABIES AGED 0-6 MONTHS IN PAYA PASIR, MEDAN MARELAN DISTRICT. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MIDWIFERY RESEARCH, 2(3). https://doi.org/10.47710/ijmr.v2i3.42

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2023): International Journal of Midwifery Research

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