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Maternal and Child Nutrition
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ISSN 1740-8709 · Wiley · 934 articles in the index
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Effect of Dala‐Led Behavior Change Communication on Complementary Feeding Practices in Infants and Young Children: A Cluster‐Randomized Controlled Trial in Agro‐Pastoral Settings of Afar Region, Ethiopia
ABSTRACT Suboptimal complementary feeding remains a major public health concern in Ethiopia, particularly among pastoralist and agro‐pastoral communities where mobile livelihoods hinder access to conventional health services. In these settings, numerous studies have highlighted the potential of…
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A Growing Problem: Increases in Child‐Appealing Marketing on Infant and Young Children's Foods in Australia (2015 vs 2024)
ABSTRACT Commercial foods for infants and young children are widely available and often introduced early, including before 6 months, raising concerns about their often high levels of sugar and sodium, limited micronutrient content, and sweet flavours that may shape future taste preferences. Product…
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Cleaning Methods and Microbial Safety of Child Feeding Equipment: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Microbial contamination of child feeding equipment (CFE) includes feeding bottles, teats, and breast pumps. This contamination is a recognized pathway for enteric pathogen exposure during early childhood, particularly during the complementary feeding period (6–24 months). Inadequate or…
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Adolescent Acceptability of School and Home Micronutrient Supplementation and Nutrition Curriculum in Mozambique
ABSTRACT Iron‐deficiency anemia is the most common micronutrient deficiency and a leading cause of disability‐adjusted life years among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) globally. Although multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) provides a broader range of micronutrients than iron‐folic…
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Effectiveness of the Enjoy‐Breastfeeding Mom App on Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitudes, Self‐Efficacy, and Infant Responsiveness Among Thai Adolescent Mothers: A Three‐Arm Randomised Controlled Trial
ABSTRACT Adolescent mothers experience persistent barriers to optimal breastfeeding, while evidence on the effectiveness of digital breastfeeding interventions tailored to this population remains limited. This three‐arm, multicentre randomised controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of the…
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A Qualitative Evaluation of Eat, Learn, Grow: A Digital Microlearning Programme to Promote Responsive Feeding Practices
ABSTRACT Responsive feeding supports nurturing caregiving and encourages healthy eating in early childhood. Food insecurity can hinder families' ability to adopt positive practices and access support. This qualitative study evaluated participants' experiences and behavioural impacts of Eat, Learn…
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Time to Recovery From Severe Acute Malnutrition and Its Predictors Among Children Aged 6–59 Months in Ethiopia: A Bayesian Joint Modeling Approach
ABSTRACT In low‐resource settings such as Ethiopia, where predictors of time to recovery from SAM remain understudied, identifying predictors and longitudinal weight patterns associated with time to recovery (TTR) from SAM is crucial for early and appropriate clinical interventions. Therefore, this…
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Combining Treatment of Acute Malnutrition With Integrated Community Case Management: A Cluster‐Randomised Controlled Trial (SETiPlus)
ABSTRACT Achieving good treatment coverage and outcomes for acutely malnourished children is challenging in resource limited and remote settings. Inclusion of treatment within integrated community case management (iCCM) programmes has shown promise, but evidence is limited. We conducted a cluster…
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Effectiveness of Context‐Specific Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Interventions in Improving Child Diet in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
ABSTRACT In Ethiopia, malnutrition reflects stark nutritional disparities across residences and regions, with young children in rural areas exhibiting markedly poorer outcomes than their urban counterparts. This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated the effectiveness of context‐specific…
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Effect of Home‐Based Multiple Micronutrient Powder Fortification on Haemoglobin Levels in Infants in Nampula, Mozambique: A Pragmatic Clinical Trial
ABSTRACT To conduct a pragmatic clinical trial with multiple micronutrient powders (MNPs) for anaemia prevention during the first year of life in primary care in Nampula, Mozambique. A total of 275 infants, aged 6–8 months, were randomly assigned to intervention (IG, n = 145) and control (CG, n =…
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Evaluating the Role of School‐Based Weekly Iron–Folic Acid Supplementation in Shaping Common Morbidity and Growth Outcomes Among Adolescent Girls: Evidence From a Cluster‐Randomized Controlled Trial in Central Ethiopia Region
ABSTRACT Nutritional deficiencies and parasitic infections continue to undermine immune defenses and drive anemia rates among adolescents, creating a significant public health challenge in sub‐Saharan Africa. Although multiple factors contribute to this burden, the prevention and treatment of iron…
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Barriers and Factors Associated With Treatment Coverage of Severe Acute Malnutrition Among Children 6–59 Months in Agrarian and Pastoralist Areas of Ethiopia
ABSTRACT Severe acute malnutrition remains a major public health concern, yet a large proportion of affected children do not receive appropriate treatment. Understanding the barriers and associated factors is essential for informing targeted, context‐specific interventions. A door‐to‐door screening…
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The Impact of Peer Support Through Mobile Health Applications on Breastfeeding Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
ABSTRACT Fewer than 40% of infants are exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months despite global recommendations, hindered by socioeconomic, cultural, and systemic barriers. Mobile health (mHealth) technologies provide scalable breastfeeding support, but the effectiveness of digital peer support…
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Integrating Mindful Feeding Into Responsive Feeding Guidance
ABSTRACT Responsive feeding is widely recognized as a best practice in infant and young child feeding, yet the gap between its recommendation and its consistent implementation among caregivers remains a persistent challenge. Mindful feeding, which is defined as present‐centered mental and emotional…
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Digital Marketing Tactics, Non‐Compliance With the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and Legal Breaches of Code‐Based Legislation by the Commercial Milk Formula Industry in Central America and the Caribbean
ABSTRACT Digital marketing has become the dominant channel for the promotion of commercial milk formula (CMF), accounting for most consumer exposure in many settings. This study characterized the digital CMF marketing landscape in Guatemala, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, identified prevalent…
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Nutrition as the Foundation of Human Capital: Pathways to Holistic Development
ABSTRACT Human capital is widely recognized as central to economic growth and social progress. However, commonly used development measurements often assess outcomes achieved in adolescence or adulthood. These approaches overlook the formative biological processes that shape lifelong capability. In…
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Effect of Small‐Quantity Lipid‐Based Nutrient Supplementation on Children's Cortisol Concentration
ABSTRACT This study investigated the role of early‐life nutrition supplementation in regulating the development of hypothalamic‐pituitary‐adrenal (HPA) axis activity, as evidenced by hair cortisol concentration (HCC), in the iLiNS‐DYAD randomized controlled trial in Ghana. Pregnant women were…
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Experiences of Primiparous Mothers Using ChatGPTfor Breastfeeding and Infant Care
ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence‐based conversational tools such as ChatGPT are increasingly used by mothers to obtain health‐related information during early motherhood. This study aimed to explore and describe the experiences and perceptions of primiparous mothers using ChatGPT as a source of…
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Exploring Changes in Parental Feeding Practices With Young Children Over Time and Their Influence on Young Children's Vegetable Consumption
ABSTRACT Parental feeding practices have been associated with young children's vegetable consumption cross‐sectionally, but there is limited longitudinal evidence that measures multiple feeding practices at multiple time points with a robust dietary outcome measure. This longitudinal, prospective…
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Associations Between Sleep Health and Diet Quality and Dietary Intake During Pregnancy: Evidence From Two Australian Cohorts
ABSTRACT Poor sleep and suboptimal diet are common during pregnancy and contribute to adverse maternal and infant outcomes. While sleep‐diet associations are documented in general populations, evidence in pregnancy is scarce. This study investigated associations between sleep quality and duration…