Improving children's diets between 6 and 24 months is crucial but has stalled globally. A project in Nigeria used human-centered design and behavior change theory to develop and test tools for better nutrition counseling by community health workers (CHWs) and strategies to improve dietary diversity. Successful prototypes encouraged two-way conversations between CHWs and … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned From the Use of Human-Centered Design Approaches to Improve Nutrition in Nigeria
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary care professionals about the food guide for children up to 2 years old: a cross-sectional study, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil, 2023
This study looked at the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare professionals in Botucatu, Brazil, about breastfeeding and complementary feeding for children under 2, based on Brazil's food guide. It found that many professionals, including community health workers, nurses, and physicians, had limited knowledge about the guide, especially on complementary foods. … [Read more...] about Knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary care professionals about the food guide for children up to 2 years old: a cross-sectional study, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil, 2023
Integrated child nutrition, parenting, and health intervention in rural Liberia: A mixed-methods feasibility study
In Liberia, children face challenges like poor nutrition, lack of stimulation, and illness, which can harm their development. This study tested an intervention that combined parenting support with providing eggs and fish for better child feeding. Thirty caregivers and their children participated in group sessions and received food for four weeks. The intervention was delivered … [Read more...] about Integrated child nutrition, parenting, and health intervention in rural Liberia: A mixed-methods feasibility study
Stunting Prevention Assistance for Toddler Posyandu Cadres by Optimizing Local Food Ingredients in Lerep Village
Stunting, caused by chronic malnutrition, affects children's growth and development in Indonesia. A community service program in Lerep Village trained 20 community health workers on stunting prevention, including measuring child growth, preparing nutritious local foods like moringa-based meals, and using digital tools for data management. After three training sessions, 90% of … [Read more...] about Stunting Prevention Assistance for Toddler Posyandu Cadres by Optimizing Local Food Ingredients in Lerep Village
Promotion of Healthy and Adequate Food in a rural territory: pathways to reflection and praxis with Community Health Workers
Access to adequate and healthy food is a basic human right, yet rural communities often face more challenges with food insecurity due to resource inequalities. This study explores the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in addressing these challenges in rural areas of the Federal District. Using Culture Circles, four CHWs discussed their views on healthy eating and the … [Read more...] about Promotion of Healthy and Adequate Food in a rural territory: pathways to reflection and praxis with Community Health Workers
