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Caregiver experiences of feeding children with developmental disabilities: a qualitative study using interpretative phenomenological analysis from India.
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- Investigation of Feeding Problems and Their Associated Factors in Children with Developmental Disabilities in Saudi Arabia.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Healthy eating attitudes of caregivers of children with special needs and their association with children's eating behaviors: a cross-sectional study.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- A New Instrument to Define Parental Fear Regarding Feeding Their Children: A Reliability and Validity Study.Dysphagia · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveWe aimed to explore caregiver experiences of feeding children with developmental disabilities, in the context of it being influenced by biological, personal and social factors.
designThis study applied a qualitative study design through focus group discussions (FGDs), using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis.
settingThis study was conducted at the Child Psychiatry Unit of a tertiary care centre in South India, between March and November 2020.
participantsSeventeen mothers of children with developmental disabilities, who provided written informed consent, participated in four FGDs.
resultsThree over-arching themes were identified. Feeding experience: (a) a tedious, confusing task; (b) disproportionate onus on mothers; (c) influenced by sociocultural norms.
conclusionFeeding can be a stressful activity for both caregiver and child, influenced by family structure and sociocultural belief systems. Considering caregivers' emotional status, facilitatory and hindering environmental factors, and actively exploring strategies to promote the generalisation of strategies learnt into real-life outcomes are essential in tailoring deficit-specific feeding interventions.
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