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Social Protection and Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture Synergies for Maternal and Child Nutrition Security in Northwest Ethiopia
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Nutrition—sensitive agricultural interventions and maternal and child nutrition outcomes in arid and semi—arid lands of Kenya
Background In regions facing chronic stress such as the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) of Kenya, there is poor quality …
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Reinforcing Mothers’ Nutritional Knowledge to Combat the Spread of Non-Communicable Diseases: Food-Based Dietary Guidelines
The primary objective of this study was to examine the firsthand experiences and perspectives of expectant mothers regarding the incorporation …
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Leveraging multisectoral approach to understand the determinants of childhood stunting in Rwanda: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Addressing childhood stunting is a priority and an important step in the attainment of Global Nutrition Targets for 2025 …
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What works in engaging communities? Prioritising nutrition interventions in Burkina Faso, Ghana and South Africa
BACKGROUND: "Choosing All Together" (CHAT), is a community engagement tool designed to give the public a voice in how best …
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The misbeliefs and food taboos during pregnancy and early infancy: a pitfall to attaining adequate maternal and child nutrition outcomes among the rural Acholi communities in Northern Uganda
BACKGROUND: In developing countries, the practice of food taboo is pervasive. The types of foods considered as taboos and the …
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Structural readiness of health facilities in Mozambique: how is Mozambique positioned to deliver nutrition-specific interventions to women and children?
Background The health sector is essential in delivering high-quality nutrition interventions to women and children in low and middle-income countries, …
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The misbeliefs and food taboos during pregnancy and early infancy: A pitfall to attaining adequate maternal and child nutrition outcomes among the rural Acholi communities in Northern Uganda
Abstract Background In developing countries, the practice of food taboo is widespread. The types of foods considered taboos and the …
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Behaviour change interventions improve maternal and child nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review
Evidence that nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions can improve maternal and child nutrition status in sub-Saharan Africa is inconclusive. Using behaviour …
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Mid-term evaluation of Maternal and Child Nutrition Programme (MCNP II) in Kenya
BACKGROUND: Kenya is faced with a triple burden of malnutrition which is multi-faceted with health and socio-economic implications. Huge geographical …
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Mid-term Evaluation of Maternal and Child Nutrition Programme (MCNP II) in Kenya
Abstract Background: Kenya is still facing a triple burden of malnutrition. Malnutrition in Kenya is multi-faceted in nature with health …
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Birth weight and nutritional status of children under five in sub-Saharan Africa
INTRODUCTION: Over the past three decades, undernutrition has become a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five …
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Behaviour change interventions improve maternal and child nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
Abstract Background Evidence that nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions can improve maternal and child nutrition status in sub-Saharan Africa is inconclusive. …
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Impact of livestock interventions on maternal and child nutrition outcomes in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
The challenge of undernutrition (stunting and wasting) still remains a major health concern in children below 5 years of age …
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Health facility-based counselling and community outreach are associated with maternal dietary practices in a cross-sectional study from Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Anemia and underweight among women are major public health challenges. Access to health services can improve dietary behaviors and …
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Risk Factors for Overweight and Obesity Among Women of Reproductive Age in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Abstract Background: Overweight and obesity have increased considerably in low- and middle-income countries over the past few decades, particularly among …
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Impact of livestock interventions on maternal and child nutrition outcomes in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
The challenge of undernutrition (stunting and wasting) still remains a major health concern in children below 5 years of age …
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Exploring communities’ perceptions of the etiology of illnesses in newborns and young infants 0–59 days old in 4 counties in Kenya
BACKGROUND: Understanding communities' beliefs about the causes of illnesses in sick young infants (SYIs) is key to strengthening interventions and …
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“The role of the man is to look for food”: Lessons from men’s involvement in maternal and child health programmes in rural Central Malawi
Many studies purport that in low-income countries, women are often responsible for producing, preparing and purchasing food. Consequently, policies related …
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Using data from a multi-hospital clinical network to explore prevalence of pediatric rickets in Kenya
Background: Nutritional rickets is a public health concern in developing countries despite tropical climates and a re-emerging issue in developed …