Engaging family members in maternal, infant and young child nutrition activities in low‐and middle‐income countries: A systematic scoping review

SL Martin, JK McCann, E Gascoigne… - Maternal & child …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The influence of fathers, grandmothers and other family members on maternal, infant and
young child nutrition practices has been well documented for decades, yet many social and …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the influence of social norms on complementary feeding: a scoping review of observational, intervention, and effectiveness studies

KL Dickin, K Litvin, JK McCann, FM Coleman - Current Developments in …, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Large-scale social and behavior change communication interventions have sustained impacts on infant and young child feeding knowledge and practices …

SS Kim, PH Nguyen, LM Tran, T Sanghvi… - The Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Sustained improvements in infant and young child feeding (IYCF) require
continued implementation of effective interventions. From 2010–2014, Alive & Thrive (A&T) …

Implementation of the code of marketing of breast-milk substitutes in Vietnam: marketing practices by the industry and perceptions of caregivers and health workers

TT Nguyen, HTT Tran, J Cashin, VDC Nguyen… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: The promotion of breastmilk substitutes (BMS) is an important barrier to
successful breastfeeding. Objective: To examine the enactment and implementation of the …

Engaging fathers to improve complementary feeding is acceptable and feasible in the Lake Zone, Tanzania

SL Martin, CR Matare, RA Kayanda… - Maternal & Child …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
In Tanzania, suboptimal complementary feeding practices contribute to high stunting rates.
Fathers influence complementary feeding practices, and effective strategies are needed to …

Fathers and grandmothers experiences participating in nutrition peer dialogue groups in Vihiga County, Kenya

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 …

Mothers' knowledge and practices on breastfeeding and complementary feeding in an urban slum area and rural area in Kenya: a cross-sectional interview study

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 …

Trends and determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding in Indonesia: A multivariate decomposition analysis

S Nurokhmah, L Middleton, J Februhartanty… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Mapping the patchwork: exploring the subnational heterogeneity of child marriage in India

L McDougal, H Shakya, N Dehingia, C Lapsansky… - SSM-Population …, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Building implementation science in nutrition

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 …