Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Infant and Young Child  Feeding: A Comparative Study Between Nursing Professionals and Mothers

Dr sakalesh Hosamani, Dr Aishwarya Patil, Dr. Mahantesh Matti

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Infant and Young Child Feeding: A Comparative Study Between Nursing Professionals and Mothers

Authors

Dr sakalesh Hosamani, Dr Aishwarya Patil, Dr. Mahantesh Matti

Keywords:

Complementary Feeding, Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), Exclusive Breastfeeding, Healthcare Staff Knowledge, Pediatric Nutrition

Abstract

Background: Optimal Infant and Young ChildFeeding (IYCF) techniques are crucial forensuring healthy physiological growth andcognitive progression during early developmental stages. Healthcare staff,particularly clinical nurses, serve as front-lineadvisors to mothers

References

[1] World Health Organization. (2021). Infant and young child feeding: Model chapter for textbooks for medical students and allied health professionals. World Health Organization.

[2] UNICEF. (2020). Improving Young Children's Diets During the Complementary Feeding Period: UNICEF Programming Guidance. UNICEF New York

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Published

2026-09-03

How to Cite

Dr sakalesh Hosamani, Dr Aishwarya Patil, Dr. Mahantesh Matti. (2026). Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Infant and Young Child Feeding: A Comparative Study Between Nursing Professionals and Mothers. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(2), 4131–4136. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/2979