Women’s experiences of formula feeding their infants: an interpretative phenomenological study

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the experiences of women in the process of formula feeding their infants. The World Health Organization has emphasized the importance of breastfeeding for infant health. After decades of breastfeeding promotions, breastfeeding rates in Hong Kong have been rising consistently; however, the low continuation rate is alarming. This study explores women’s experiences with formula feeding their infants, including factors affecting their decision to do so.

Keywords

• formula feeding
• infant feeding
• breastfeeding
• feeding decision
• experience
• qualitative
• interpretative phenomenological analysis
• women
• education
• support
• nurse
• nursing