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Using behavior change approaches to improve complementary feeding practices.
- Source :
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Maternal & child nutrition [Matern Child Nutr] 2017 Oct; Vol. 13 Suppl 2. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- This paper applies an implementation framework, based on a behavior change model, to compare four case studies of complementary feeding programs. It aims to expand our understanding of how to design and implement behavior change interventions aimed at improving complementary feeding practices. Four programs met the selection criteria of scale and documented improvements: Bangladesh, Malawi, Peru, and Zambia. We examined commonalities and differences in the design and implementation of social and behavior change approaches, use of program delivery platforms, challenges encountered, and lessons learned. We conclude that complementary feeding practices, in particular dietary diversity, can be improved rapidly in a variety of settings using available program platforms if interventions focus on specific constraints to food access and use effective strategies to encourage caregivers to prepare and feed appropriate foods. A five-step process is presented that can be applied across a range of complementary feeding programs to strengthen their impacts.<br /> (© 2017 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
- Subjects :
- Bangladesh
Counseling
Developing Countries
Diet
Feeding Behavior
Health Education
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Plan Implementation
Health Promotion
Humans
Infant
Malawi
Mothers
Nutrition Policy
Peru
Preventive Health Services
Zambia
Behavior Therapy methods
Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1740-8709
- Volume :
- 13 Suppl 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Maternal & child nutrition
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29032626
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12406