What is it about?
In our study, we looked at why some Madurese mothers introduce solid foods to their babies before they are six months old, which is not recommended by the World Health Organization. We found that factors like education, economic status, cultural values, and more play a role in this practice. Many mothers in our study had lower education and economic status, and some cultural beliefs influenced their decisions. This information can help us find ways to encourage healthier infant feeding practices in this community while respecting their cultural values.
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Why is it important?
Our study provides a unique cultural perspective on why some Madura mothers introduce solid foods to infants earlier than recommended. This insight is timely in the global effort to improve infant nutrition. It can inform strategies to address this issue and has relevance for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers worldwide.
Perspectives
This publication highlights the importance of considering cultural contexts in healthcare, especially for infant nutrition. It underscores the need for culturally sensitive interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex health challenges globally.
Mr Ferry Efendi
Universitas Airlangga
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This page is a summary of: Early weaning food for infants (0-6 months old) in madurese people based on transcultural nursing theory, IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science, February 2018, Institute of Physics Publishing,
DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/116/1/012059.
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