Table 1 Categorisation of variables
Socioecological level | Definition | Construct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual | Behavioural | Structural | ||
Microsystem /Individual | Biological and personal history factors | Maternal age Parity Mother education level Income Type of birth | Fed yourself as a baby First food attitudes | Feeding knowledge |
Mesosystem | Relationships/ interpersonal factors | Â | Support level | Encouraged by professional |
Exosystem | Community and organizational factors | Â | Feeding intention | Religiousness Skin-to-skin contact Urban living Feeding information |
Macrosystem | Social policy, culture, societal attitudes and beliefs | Â | Â | Country/ region |