Parental beliefs and practices regarding early introduction of solid foods to their children
Parental beliefs and practices regarding early introduction of solid foods to their children
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DOI：
10.1177/000992280404300606
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发表时间：
2004-07-01
影响因子：
1.6
通讯作者：
Krugman, S
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作者：
Crocetti, M;Dudas, R;Krugman, S
本研究是一项横断面调查的主要女性照顾者在他们的孩子4个月的健康儿童访问。我们的目的是记录当前护理人员对婴儿喂养指南的认识，并计算早期引入固体食物的频率和原因。对102名儿童完成了问卷调查。45个应答者（44%）在不到4个月大的时候引入固体。西班牙裔护理人员（OR 0.2(0.07-0.9)）和母乳喂养（部分或纯母乳喂养）的人（OR 0.4(0.2-0.9)）在4个月以下引入谷物的可能性较小。在4个月以下引入固体食物的护理人员中，有36人（80%）表示孩子对配方奶或母乳不满意，24人（53%）表示固体食物有助于孩子晚上睡得更好。34名（76%）在4个月以下开始使用固体食物的护理人员了解有关婴儿正确喂养方法的指导方针。尽管了解婴儿喂养指南，但女性看护人经常在不到4个月的时候引入固体食物。需要早期有针对性的预期指导，以解决护理人员在建议年龄之前开始食用固体食物的最常见原因。
This study was a cross-sectional survey of primary female caregivers during their childs 4-month well-child visit. Our objectives were to document current caregiver awareness of infant feeding guidelines, and calculate the frequency of and reasons for early introduction of solid foods. Questionnaires were completed for 102 children. Forty-five respondents (44%) introduced solids at less than 4 months of age. Hispanic caregivers, OR 0.2 (0.07-0.9), and those who breastfed (partial or exclusive), OR 0.4 (0.2-0.9), were less likely to introduce cereal at less than 4 months of age. Among caregivers who introduced solids at less than 4 months, 36 (80%) stated that the child was not satisfied with formula or breast milk alone and 24 (53%) stated that solids helped the child sleep better at night. Thirty-four caregivers (76%) who started solids at less than 4 months were aware of guidelines regarding proper infant feeding practices. Despite knowledge of infant feeding guidelines, female caregivers frequently introduce solids at less than 4 months of age. Early targeted anticipatory guidance is needed to address the most common reasons caregivers begin solid foods before the recommended age.