Effect of Maternal Anxiety and Unhealthy Feeding Practices on Child Mental Health

Background: Behaviour disorders (BDs) among preschool children can develop in later years intopsychological and psychiatric disorders. Prevention starts from early childhood. The aim of this study isto identify the underlying causes of BDs related to breastfeeding duration and weaning, unhealthy foodintake (UFI) and maternal anxiety. Methods: A sample of 503 children aged 3-5 years were selected froma district in Lower Egypt (LE). Mothers were interviewed for early feeding practices, child health andBDs.

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2025-07-23
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https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.29626682
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Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
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Abstract

Background: Behaviour disorders (BDs) among preschool children can develop in later years intopsychological and psychiatric disorders. Prevention starts from early childhood. The aim of this study isto identify the underlying causes of BDs related to breastfeeding duration and weaning, unhealthy foodintake (UFI) and maternal anxiety. Methods: A sample of 503 children aged 3-5 years were selected froma district in Lower Egypt (LE). Mothers were interviewed for early feeding practices, child health andBDs.

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