Paediatrica Indonesiana
Vol 62 No 3 (2022): May 2022

Development of an evidence-based complementary feeding practice module for mothers using the combined Delphi Method

Rini Andriani (Doctoral Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia)
Damayanti Rusli Sjarif (Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia)
Bambang Supriyatno (Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia)
Aria Kekalih (Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia)
Hartono Gunardi (Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia)
Ika Karlina Idris (Public Policy & Management Program, Monash University, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jun 2022

Abstract

Background Malnutrition in infants remains a challenge in Indonesia. Malnutrition often arises as a result of errors in complementary feeding practices. An education module for Indonesian mothers may help them correctly implement complementary feeding practices. Objective To develop a module on correct complementary feeding practices for infants aged 6-9 months that can be read and understood by Indonesian mothers. Methods We performed qualitative research using the two-round Delphi method combined with group discussions. The first round listed the most important sub-themes of the module, while the second round sought approval for the module from experts. The Delphi team members were included using purposive and snowball sampling methods. Expert opinions were summarized and rearranged using the Steps for Coding and Theorization (SCAT) method. Results Ten experts were included in the Delphi team, with a mean duration of work experience of 28.5 (SD 12.37) years. The correct practices for giving complementary foods according to scientific evidence was named the ABC-Makanan PendampingASI/MPASI-Press (“Printed ABC of Complementary Feeding”) module and was summarized into four main topics: timely, adequate, safe, and responsive feeding. This module was made using language, photos, and images that were easily understood by mothers and included the suitable nutritional compositions to meet the needs of infants aged 6-9 months. Conclusion We developed the ABC-MPASI-Press module based on scientific evidence and experts’ reviews using the combined Delphi method. This educational guide is expected to inform mothers about correct complementary feeding practices for infants aged 6-9 months in order to prevent malnutrition.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

paediatrica-indonesiana

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Paediatrica Indonesiana is a medical journal devoted to the health, in a broad sense, affecting fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, belonged to the Indonesian Pediatric Society. Its publications are directed to pediatricians and other medical practitioners or researchers at all levels of ...