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Is camel milk protein suitable for infants? Understanding mothers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices

Morgambal Padayachee, Samir K. H. Safi, Monia Kittana, Hessa Salem Al Derei, Muneera Khajjah, Mozah Salem Obaid Khameis Aldhanhani, Hessa Mohammed Helal Alrashedi, Priti Mudgil, Sajid Maqsood, Amita Attlee

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · 2025

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Introduction Camel milk, with its resemblance to human milk and therapeutic properties, has potential as a substitute/complementary food for infants. To commercialize camel milk and its products specifically for infants, this research was imperative to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices among mothers about the acceptance of camel milk and its products for babies (0–2 years old) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods Using convenience sampling, a bilingual structured questionnaire with Cronbach-alpha-tested reliability of 0.865 was completed by 502 mothers, both UAE Nationals and expatriates. Results Results showed an inadequate awareness about exclusive breastfeeding, with only 54.7% aware of its correct duration. However, most participants (59.8%) did not know if it was s

Source type
Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.3389/fsufs.2025.1613806
Catalogue ID
SNmojoli0h-17p0lm
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