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The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of protocols employed in replacement/artificial feeding using commercial infant formula. The study was carried out in the different suburban locations of Harare, Zimbabwe. A sample size of 20 mothers/caregivers giving commercial infant formula to their babies at between 0-6 months was targeted; convenience and snowball sampling techniques were used to identify the participants. Interviews using a structured questionnaire were conducted and complemented by direct observation of the participants as they conducted the procedures used in…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of protocols employed in replacement/artificial feeding using commercial infant formula. The study was carried out in the different suburban locations of Harare, Zimbabwe. A sample size of 20 mothers/caregivers giving commercial infant formula to their babies at between 0-6 months was targeted; convenience and snowball sampling techniques were used to identify the participants. Interviews using a structured questionnaire were conducted and complemented by direct observation of the participants as they conducted the procedures used in infant formula preparation. The results were tallied against a checklist of recommended practices and data analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS 16. A set of recommendations and areas of further research are highlighted based on the findings of the study.
Autorenporträt
Tecklah Usai. Born 11 November 1963. A mother of 5.O Level examiner 1995-1997BSc Home Economics.Masters in Human NutritionPHD student in Food Science and Nutrition.Lecturer at Midlands State University, Gweru ZimbabweShe is an A Level Food Science resource person in Gweru, Zimbabwe.