International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine, 2025, 7(4); doi: 10.25236/IJFM.2025.070413.
Dan Huang1, Jianying Zhan1, Hui Sun2, Xia Qian1, Shifang Shen1, Fangyuan Yao1
1Department of Child Health Care, Hangzhou Women’s Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
2Department of Child Health Care, Xiaoshan Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
This research investigates the prevalence of infant feeding challenges and their influence on maternal parenting efficacy among mothers with children aged 0-3 years in Hangzhou, China. The findings indicate a 49.59% prevalence of feeding difficulties, along with an average maternal competence score of 71.01±12.05. A significant negative correlation is found between children's feeding issues and maternal satisfaction, highlighting the impact of feeding challenges on maternal mental health. The study also notes that parenting efficacy, family income, maternal education, and paternal involvement are positively linked with maternal satisfaction, while parental age and grandparental co-parenting have a negative effect. This study underscores the need for integrated approaches to support maternal mental health and improve parenting practices, with an emphasis on tailored interventions for different socioeconomic environments to foster optimal child development.
Feeding difficulty; Parenting sense of competence; Maternal satisfaction; Influencing factor
Dan Huang, Jianying Zhan, Hui Sun, Xia Qian, Shifang Shen, Fangyuan Yao. Impact of Feeding Difficulties on Parental Sense of Competence in Childcare. International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 4: 106-112. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFM.2025.070413.
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