IYCF practices
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Nurturing care, including adequate nutrition, responsive caregiving and early learning, is critical to early childhood development. In Nepal, national surveys highlight inequity in feeding and caregiving practices for young children.
20p viferrari 29-10-2022 10 2 Download
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The study was conducted to (i) determine the effectiveness of the local-based food security intervention in improving the knowledge and practice of mothers in infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices, and (ii) assess the effectiveness of the intervention in improving the nutritional status of children under five years in two communes in Lao Cai province.
10p vihennessey 26-09-2022 6 3 Download
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Malnutrition remains to be a major public health problem in developing countries, particularly among children under-5 years of age children who are more vulnerable to both macro and micro-nutrient deficiencies.
10p vimoscow2711 28-08-2020 57 1 Download
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Evaluation of 60% of GOK facilities was undertaken in 2009 with UNICEF support and in 2010, 75% of hospitals were supported with BFHI capacity strengthening efforts. The implementation of the program has a strong training component. About three quarters of Kenyan population seek health care in dispensaries and health centres that are in levels two and three according to Kenya Essential Package of Health (KEPH).
15p seketnoi 28-04-2013 48 4 Download
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The aim of the strategy is to improve through optimal feeding, the nutritional status, health, growth and development and thus the survival of infants and young children. The objectives of the strategy are: To raise awareness of the main problems facing IYCF, identify approaches to their solution and provide a framework for essential interventions.
19p seketnoi 28-04-2013 34 3 Download