| A pilot study describing infant formula preparation and feeding practices. | |
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PMID: 19031148 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Foodborne illnesses pose a problem to all individuals but are especially significant for infants. This observational study collected pilot data on formula preparation practices of 15 mothers of infants under the age of 7 months. A site survey tool was developed, based upon existing instruments. A trained observer traveled to the participants' homes to observe formula preparation and feeding. Some 73% of women did not wash their hands before preparing formula, 60% did not keep the prepared bottle cool during transport away from home, 53% checked the formula expiration date, 20% of infants slept with their bottle, 47% added cereal to formula, and 36% obtained information about formula preparation from a health professional. Hand washing is one of the most important home hygiene practices; however, hand washing practices by participants in our study prior to baby bottle preparation was poor. |
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Authors:
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Nancie H Herbold; Elizabeth Scott |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of environmental health research Volume: 18 ISSN: 1369-1619 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Environ Health Res Publication Date: 2008 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-11-25 Completed Date: 2009-02-06 Revised Date: 2009-08-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9106628 Medline TA: Int J Environ Health Res Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 451-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Nutrition, Simmons College, Boston, USA. herbold@simmons.edu |
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Adult Bottle Feeding / methods, standards* Female Food Handling / standards* Humans Hygiene / standards* Infant Infant Formula* Pilot Projects Risk Factors |
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