Research Article

Exploring the infant feeding experiences of mothers living in selected Tshwane informal settlements: a qualitative study

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 36 , issue 3 , 2023 , pages: 118–125

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2022.2140498

Author(s): Tshegofatso Betty Mohlala University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa , Sithabile Nombulelo Mathunjwa University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa , Heather Modiehi Legodi University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa , Mamakwa Sanah Mataboge ,

Keywords: infant feeding , informal settlements , complementary feeding , communities , exclusive breastfeeding , experiences , mothers , support

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Abstract

Objective: The study aimed to explore and describe the infant feeding experiences of mothers of children aged 3 to 24 months, living in two selected informal settlements in Tshwane, South Africa.

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