Factors that influence feeding practices among parents in Puncak Alam, Selangor

Mohd Ramadan Ab Hamid; Norhaini Majid; Wan Marina Wan Ismail; Uliyatul Laili

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v8i26.5132

Authors

Mohd Ramadan Ab Hamid Centre for Dietetics Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia; Integrated Nutrition Science and Therapy Research Group (INSPiRE), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
Norhaini Majid Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Wan Marina Wan Ismail Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Uliyatul Laili Fakultas Keperawatan Dan Kebidanan Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8i26.5132

Keywords:

Eating Habits, Feeding Practices, Parents, Selangor

Abstract

Many factors influence feeding practices, such as socioeconomic status, cultural beliefs, and educational background. This study aimed to identify the factors that influence parents' eating habits in Puncak Alam, Selangor. A comprehensive feeding practices questionnaire (CFPQ) was used for data collection. A total of 201 participants responded to the questionnaire. Working mothers and non-working mothers were found to significantly influence emotion regulation and restriction for weight control feeding practices. By understanding the factors involved, efforts can be made to create a positive and sustainable nutrition environment for children in Puncak Alam, Selangor.

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