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Assessing the Potential for Integrating Routine Data Collection on Complementary Feeding to Child Health Visits: A Mixed-Methods Study

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  • Louise Tully

    (Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G31 2ER, UK)

  • Charlotte M. Wright

    (Child Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G51 4TF, UK)

  • Deirdre McCormick

    (NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnerships, Glasgow G31 2ER, UK)

  • Ada L. Garcia

    (Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G31 2ER, UK)

Abstract

There is no routine data collection in the UK on infant dietary diversity during the transition to solid foods, and health visitors (HVs) (nurses or midwives with specialist training in children and family health) have the potential to play a key role in nutrition surveillance. We aimed to assess items for inclusion in routine data collection, their suitability for collecting informative data, and acceptability among HVs. A mixed-methods study was undertaken using: (i) an online survey testing potential questionnaire items among parents/caregivers, (ii) questionnaire redevelopment in collaboration with community staff, and (iii) a survey pilot by HVs followed by qualitative data collection. Preliminary online questionnaires ( n = 122) were collected to identify useful items on dietary diversity. Items on repeated exposure to foods, aversive feeding behaviors, flavor categories, and sugar intake were selected to correspond to nutrition recommendations, and be compatible with electronic records via tablet. HVs surveyed 187 parents of infants aged 12 months. Semi-structured interviews indicated that HVs found the questionnaire comparable with standard nutrition conversations, which prompted helpful discussions, but questions on eating behavior did not prompt such useful discussions and, in some cases, caused confusion about what was ‘normal.’ Lack of time among HVs, internet connectivity issues, and fear of losing rapport with parents were barriers to completing electronic questionnaires, with 91% submitted by paper. Routine nutrition data collection via child health records seems feasible and could inform quality improvement projects.

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  • Louise Tully & Charlotte M. Wright & Deirdre McCormick & Ada L. Garcia, 2019. "Assessing the Potential for Integrating Routine Data Collection on Complementary Feeding to Child Health Visits: A Mixed-Methods Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(10), pages 1-11, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:10:p:1722-:d:231601
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    1. Jitka Riedlová & Markéta Paulová & Jana Vignerová & Marek Brabec & Petr Sedlak & Dagmar Schneidrová, 2019. "The Low Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Czech Breastfed Infants and Young Children: An Anthropological Survey," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(21), pages 1-12, October.
    2. Ada L. Garcia & Sarah Looby & Kimberley McLean-Guthrie & Alison Parrett, 2019. "An Exploration of Complementary Feeding Practices, Information Needs and Sources," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(22), pages 1-14, November.

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