Authors: Elizabeth W. Kimani-Murage, Paula L. Griffiths, Frederick Murunga Wekesah, Milka Wanjohi, Nelson Muhia, Peter Muriuki, Thaddaeus Egondi, Catherine Kyobutungi, Alex C. Ezeh, Stephen T. McGarvey, Rachel N. Musoke, Shane A. Norris, and Nyovani J. Madise
The authors conducted a cluster-randomized controlled trial in Nairobi to determine the effectiveness of a home-based intervention that used community health workers to provide nutritional counseling and support exclusive breastfeeding. The intervention resulted in exclusive breastfeeding rates significantly increasing.
Link: Effectiveness of home-based nutritional counselling and support on exclusive breastfeeding in urban poor settings in Nairobi
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Resource Topic: Behavior Change and Communication, Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Nutrition, Program Evaluation, Training
Resource Type: Journal articles, Research
Year: 2017
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Kenya
Publisher May Restrict Access: No