The influence of social norms on child feeding is recognized, but guidance is lacking on how to address norms and related perceptions that hinder or support positive nutrition practices …
Background Sustained improvements in infant and young child feeding (IYCF) require continued implementation of effective interventions. From 2010–2014, Alive & Thrive (A&T) …
Background: The promotion of breastmilk substitutes (BMS) is an important barrier to successful breastfeeding. Objective: To examine the enactment and implementation of the …
In Tanzania, suboptimal complementary feeding practices contribute to high stunting rates. Fathers influence complementary feeding practices, and effective strategies are needed to …
F Thuita, A Mukuria, T Muhomah… - Maternal & child …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Grandmothers and fathers are key influencers of maternal and child nutrition and are increasingly included in interventions. Yet, there is limited research exploring their …
K Uusimäki, L Schneider, C Lubeka… - Journal of Child …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Maternal breastfeeding and complementary feeding knowledge is an important determinant of childrens' long-term health and development. This study aims to account for associations …
Background Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) is key to reducing neonatal morbidity and mortality, however, little is known about the determinants of the trends of EIBF prevalence in …
Despite dramatic reductions in child marriage over the past decade, more than one in four girls in India still marry before reaching age 18. This practice is driven by a complex interplay …
AM Warren, EA Frongillo, R Rawat - Advances in Nutrition, 2020 - Elsevier
The field of nutrition has been investing in the development of many nutrition-specific and- sensitive policies and programs aimed at improving population-level malnutrition in all its …