Across the globe, the well-being of newborns is significantly influenced by the knowledge
and practices of family members, yet global health policies and interventions primarily focus …

Background While food parenting is a robust area of inquiry, studies have largely focused on
mothers. Given the diversity of family structures today and increases in fathers' engagement …

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significant health and economic
ramifications across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Data regarding its far-reaching impacts are …

This review aimed to synthesize qualitative evidence of views and experiences of partners
and other family members who provided breastfeeding support for a relative. The Joanna …

Stunting is influenced by family and household factors that affect toddler nutrition. As the
primary provider of both physical and psychological resources to prevent health problems …

Grandmothers exist in all societies. Especially in the non-western Majority World, where
Elders are both highly respected and responsible for transmitting their knowledge to …

A growing body of evidence highlights that maternal and child nutrition programmes need to
extend beyond the mother–child dyad by adopting a family systems approach, particularly in …

Background Cultural practices are an integral part of childrearing and remain a significant
aspect for healthcare professionals to ensure culturally sensitive care, particularly in the …

Background Suboptimal infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices contribute to child
undernutrition. Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey data show that IYCF practices …

Background In informal settlements, the benefits of urban dwelling are diminished by
conditions of poverty that exacerbate child undernutrition. The Child Health and Mortality …