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
Child health
Effectiveness of prenatal intervention on neonatal hyperbilirubinemia management in rural Bangladesh: Results from a cluster-randomized trial
A study in Bangladesh found that educating pregnant women at home about newborn jaundice, led by community health workers, significantly improved their knowledge and attitudes. After the intervention, awareness of jaundice signs and management rose from 33% to 71%. Mothers who gained more knowledge were five times more likely to have a positive attitude toward managing … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of prenatal intervention on neonatal hyperbilirubinemia management in rural Bangladesh: Results from a cluster-randomized trial
Leveraging Women’s Groups: Evidence on Pro-equity Interventions to Improve Immunization Coverage for Zero-dose Children and Missed Communities
This brief highlights the potential of women's groups as a strategy to improve child health, particularly in reaching underserved communities and zero-dose children (those who haven't received any vaccines). Based on a review of studies from 2010 to 2022, supported by FHI 360 and Gavi, it found that women's groups—community-based groups that share knowledge and build … [Read more...] about Leveraging Women’s Groups: Evidence on Pro-equity Interventions to Improve Immunization Coverage for Zero-dose Children and Missed Communities
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
