Factors influencing infant feeding practices of Indian immigrant mothers in Australia—a qualitative exploratory study
Understanding the factors shaping infant feeding practices among Indian immigrant mothers in Australia provides insight into cultural adaptation, acculturation stress, and intergenerational influences that may impact child nutrition and long-term health outcomes. This knowledge can help design culturally responsive health promotion programs. Such programs would enhance engagement and support for health services, better reflecting the cultural values and practices of Indian immigrant mothers in Australia.
Authors
- Kristy A. Bolton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6721-4503)
- Chitra Tulpule
- Miaobing Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4151-3502)
- Ewa A. Szymlek‐Gay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6533-7945)
Institutions
- New South Wales Department of Health (AU)
- Deakin University (AU)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-025-01739-5
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Australian Government
- Deakin University