Assessment of prophetic foods consumption among lactating mothers: Combining quantitative & qualitative approaches
Introduction: The phrase ‘Prophetic food and medicine’ reflects the words and actions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with the bearing of disease, treatment of disease, and care of patients. Among plants mentioned in the Al-Quran, Al-Hadith and Islamic literature are dates, pomegranates, figs,...
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2018
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| Summary: | Introduction: The phrase ‘Prophetic food and medicine’ reflects the words and actions of the Holy Prophet
Muhammad (PBUH) with the bearing of disease, treatment of disease, and care of patients. Among plants
mentioned in the Al-Quran, Al-Hadith and Islamic literature are dates, pomegranates, figs, olive and black
cumin seeds. These plants are widely used for medicinal purposes, as functional foods and industrial
products. However, there are limited studies found regarding their effect on human milk quality and
quantity. Thus, this paper aims to describe the methodology to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice of
prophetic foods consumption among lactating mothers in Kuantan, Pahang. Methodology: Pregnant Malay
mothers aged 18 to 40 years old, at a gestational duration of ≥ 32 weeks, are recruited. During the lactation
period, their dietary intake (specifically the consumption of prophetic foods) are assessed using a
quantitative method which is food frequency questionnaire. A subsample of these mothers is then
interviewed using semi-structured interview method on the prophetic food consumption. Quantitative and
qualitative data are analysed using SPSS and NVivo software, respectively. Result: Reports of positive effects
of prophetic food consumption on lactation experience namely improving human milk production is
anticipated from this study. In addition, it will provide a foundation for further exploration of the role of
prophetic food consumption in the lactation process. Conclusion: This research is at the forefront to provide
the data on potential practice and application of prophetic foods in positively influencing lactation
experience and quality of human milk. |
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