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Variation of parental feeding practices during the COVID-2019 pandemic: a systematic review

Wen Luo1, Qian Cai1, You Zhou1

  • 1School of Nursing, School of Public Health, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.

BMC Public Health
|August 23, 2022
PubMed

Insights

The COVID-19 pandemic altered parental feeding behaviors, with parents exhibiting increased coercive control and fewer limits. Further research is needed to support parents in promoting child health during emergencies.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, led to global disruptions and lifestyle changes.
  • Pandemic-related factors like isolation, supply shortages, and stress potentially influenced parental feeding practices.
  • New strains like Delta and Omicron increased global prevalence, necessitating adaptive public health measures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on parental feeding behaviors.
  • To identify changes in feeding practices and their implications for child health.
  • To explore the need for supportive parental guidance during public health emergencies.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted across five electronic databases.
  • Studies published between 2020 and 2022 were screened for relevance.
  • Eight studies meeting the selection criteria were included in the review.

Main Results:

  • Parental feeding practices were significantly affected by the pandemic.
  • Parents demonstrated increased use of coercive control in feeding.
  • A reduction in established rules and limits regarding food was observed.

Conclusions:

  • Parental feeding behaviors have demonstrably shifted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • There is a critical need for further research into effective parental feeding guidance during crises.
  • Supportive strategies are essential to promote child health amidst public health emergencies.

Keywords:
COVID-19Feeding behaviorFeeding practices

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