The effectiveness of interventions on nutrition social behaviour change communication in improving child nutritional status within the first 1000 days: Evidence from a …

RA Mahumud, S Uprety, N Wali… - Maternal & child …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to assess the robustness of designs and
tools used in nutrition social behaviour change communication (NSBCC) interventions and …

[HTML][HTML] Prenatal breastfeeding knowledge, attitude and intention, and their associations with feeding practices during the first six months of life: a cohort study in …

F Naja, A Chatila, JJ Ayoub, N Abbas… - International …, 2022 - Springer
Background Prenatal knowledge, attitude, and intention related to breastfeeding are
postulated as important modulators of feeding practices. Using data from the Mother and …

[HTML][HTML] Current findings and gaps in early initiation of breastfeeding practices in sub-Saharan African countries: A scoping review

M Shimizu, Y Nakata, K Takahashi - Journal of Global Health, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) plays an important role in reducing
neonatal and infant mortality. Sub-Saharan African countries have high rates of neonatal …

[HTML][HTML] Factors influencing uptake of breastfeeding: The role of early promotion in the maternity hospital

R Ragusa, M Marranzano, VL La Rosa… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: This study aimed to explore the prevalence of breastfeeding at birth points in
Sicily and the relevance of the factors influencing the adoption of exclusive breastfeeding …

[HTML][HTML] Qualitative, longitudinal exploration of coping strategies and factors facilitating infant and young child feeding practices among mothers in rural Rwanda

J Ahishakiye, L Vaandrager, ID Brouwer, M Koelen - BMC public health, 2021 - Springer
Background Mothers in low-income countries face many challenges to appropriately feed
their children in the first year such as poverty, food insecurity and high workloads. However …

[HTML][HTML] Insights on exclusive breastfeeding norms in Kinshasa: findings from a qualitative study

FE Wood, AJ Gage, D Bidashimwa - BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 2020 - Springer
Background For optimal growth and development, the World Health Organization
recommends that children be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life. However …

A mixed method inquiry of early complementary feeding of infants in the Dominican Republic

JD McLennan, MP Agramonte, MM Hernández - Appetite, 2022 - Elsevier
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is infrequent and decreasing over time in the Dominican
Republic. This study aimed to identify patterns of, and women's rationale for, early …

Breastfeeding practices and coping strategies adopted by lactating nurses and midwives: A qualitative study

AS Abukari, AK Acheampong - Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2022 - Elsevier
Purpose This study aimed to explore the breastfeeding practices and coping mechanisms of
nurses and midwives to navigate the breastfeeding experience as health professionals …

[HTML][HTML] A Qualitative Exploration on Perceived Socio-Cultural Factors Contributing to Undernutrition Among Under-Fives in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania

G Frumence, Y Jin, AA Kasangala… - … Journal of Public …, 2023 - ssph-journal.org
Objective: Under nutrition especially among under-fives is a major public health challenge in
Tanzania. However, the contribution of cultural practices to child under nutrition is often …

[PDF][PDF] Multinomial-Multilevel Analysis of the Duration of Breastfeeding Status in Ethiopia

SY Gagabo, KA Kuse - American Journal of Nursing Science, 2023 - researchgate.net
One strategy for lowering infant mortality and morbidity is breastfeeding. It benefits
communities, families, and the economy. This study assessed the variation in breastfeeding …