scholarly journals PROTOCOL: The effects of empowerment‐based nutrition interventions on the nutritional status of women of reproductive age in low‐ and middle‐income countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison Riddle ◽  
Abby Ramage ◽  
Cynthia M. Kroeger ◽  
Zulfiqar A. Bhutta ◽  
Elizabeth Kristjansson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Nutrition Interventions ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Status Of Women ◽  
Low And Middle Income

scholarly journals EXAMINING THE DOUBLE BURDEN OF MALNUTRITION FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES: A SCOPING REVIEW PROTOCOL

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Mulimba Were ◽  
SAVERIO STRANGES ◽  
Ishor Sharma ◽  
Juan-Camilo Vargas-Gonzalez ◽  
M. Karen Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
World Health ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Double Burden ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Double Burden Of Malnutrition ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Introduction: The majority of the populations in Low-and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) are encountering the double burden of malnutrition (DBM): the coexistence of both undernutrition and overnutrition sequalae. With DBM being a new phenomenon in research, little is known about its etiology, operational definitions and risk factors influencing its manifestation. The proposed scoping review is aimed at mapping literature with regards to the DBM phenomenon among preschool children and women of reproductive age in LMICs who are among the most high-risk groups to encounter DBM. Methods: A comprehensive literature search will be conducted in the following electronic databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL, LILACS and ProQuest Dissertations & Thesis Global. Additionally, searches in other government and institutional sources (World Health Organization website and university repositories) and forward and backward citation tracking of seminal articles will also be done. Two reviewers will independently conduct title and abstract screening and full text screening. Similarly, data extraction and coding will independently be done by two reviewers. Information extracted from included literature will be analysed qualitatively using thematic analysis approach and reported as per the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. Ethics and Dissemination: Ethical approval is not required for this study because the review is based on literature from publicly available sources. The dissemination of our findings will be done through presentations in relevant conferences and publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

scholarly journals PROTOCOL: The effects of empowerment‐based nutrition interventions on the nutritional status of adolescent girls in low‐ and middle‐income countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison Y. Riddle ◽  
Cynthia M. Kroeger ◽  
Abigail K. Ramage ◽  
Zulfiqar A. Bhutta ◽  
Elizabeth Kristjansson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Nutrition Interventions ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

scholarly journals Double Burden of Malnutrition Among Women of Reproductive Age in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Progress Achieved and Opportunities for Meeting the Global Target

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 839-839
Author(s):  
Md Mehedi Hasan ◽  
Saifuddin Ahmed ◽  
Ricardo J Soares Magalhaes ◽  
Yaqoot Fatima ◽  
Tuhin Biswas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Double Burden ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Projection Analysis ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Abstract Objectives To monitor progress, make projections and examine inequalities in women's underweight and overweight in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs). Methods We used nationally representative Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data of 2,337,855 women of reproductive age (15–49 years, mean age 29.7 y, SD ± 9.6) from 55 LMICs, to study the current and projected prevalence of underweight (Body Mass Index < 18.5 kg/m2) and overweight (BMI ≥ 25.0 kg/m2). Bayesian linear regression analyses were performed for trend and projection analysis. Current and projected trends of women's malnutrition were studied, and national as well as subnational level variations, particularly in the context of sociodemographic factors, were explored. Results In 2030, over 20% of women in eight LMICs will be underweight, with Madagascar (36.8%), Senegal (32.2%) and Burundi (29.2%) projected to experience the highest burden of underweight. Whereas, over 50% women in 22 LMICs are projected to be overweight, with Egypt (94.7%), Jordan (75.0%), and Pakistan (74.1%) projected to have the highest burden of overweight. We project that in 2030, 24 LMICs would experience DBM. There is considerable variation in the prevalence of underweight and overweight across national and subnational levels. Wealth, education, and place of residence are seen to have the highest impact on the current and future prevalence of underweight and overweight. It is projected that between 2020 and 2030, socioeconomically disadvantaged groups in LMICs will experience the sharpest increase in the prevalence of overweight. We also found none of the 55 LMICs will be able to eradicate overweight or underweight (barring Egypt) by 2030. Conclusions Overall, the prevalence of underweight in women of reproductive age in LMICs has declined in the past three decades. However, the decrease in the rate of underweight has been superseded by the dramatic increase in the prevalence of overweight. Therefore, it is unlikely that any of the 55 LMICs will be successful in eradicating malnutrition by 2030. Funding Sources None.

scholarly journals EAT–Lancet diet score requires minimum intake values to predict higher micronutrient adequacy of diets in rural women of reproductive age from five low- and middle-income countries

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giles T. Hanley-Cook ◽  
Alemayehu A. Argaw ◽  
Brenda P. de Kok ◽  
Katrien W. Vanslambrouck ◽  
Laeticia C. Toe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Intake ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Percentage Points ◽  
Dietary Components ◽  
Diet Score ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Abstract The EAT–Lancet Commission promulgated a universal reference diet. Subsequently, researchers constructed an EAT–Lancet diet score (0–14 points), with minimum intake values for various dietary components set at 0 g/d, and reported inverse associations with risks of major health outcomes in a high-income population. We assessed associations between EAT–Lancet diet scores, without or with lower bound values, and the mean probability of micronutrient adequacy (MPA) among nutrition-insecure women of reproductive age (WRA) from low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). We analysed single 24-h diet recall data (n 1950) from studies in rural DRC, Ecuador, Kenya, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Associations between EAT–Lancet diet scores and MPA were assessed by fitting linear mixed-effects models. Mean EAT–Lancet diet scores were 8·8 (SD 1·3) and 1·9 (SD 1·1) without or with minimum intake values, respectively. Pooled MPA was 0·58 (SD 0·22) and energy intake was 10·5 (SD 4·6) MJ/d. A one-point increase in the EAT–Lancet diet score, without minimum intake values, was associated with a 2·6 (SD 0·7) percentage points decrease in MPA (P < 0·001). In contrast, the EAT–Lancet diet score, with minimum intake values, was associated with a 2·4 (SD 1·3) percentage points increase in MPA (P = 0·07). Further analysis indicated positive associations between EAT–Lancet diet scores and MPA adjusted for energy intake (P < 0·05). Our findings indicate that the EAT–Lancet diet score requires minimum intake values for nutrient-dense dietary components to avoid positively scoring non-consumption of food groups and subsequently predicting lower MPA of diets, when applied to rural WRA in LMIC.

scholarly journals Anemia among Women of Reproductive Age: An Overview of Global Burden, Trends, Determinants, and Drivers of Progress in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2745
Author(s):  
Aatekah Owais ◽  
Catherine Merritt ◽  
Christopher Lee ◽  
Zulfiqar A. Bhutta
Keyword(s):  
Grey Literature ◽  
Household Wealth ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Policies And Programs ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Relatively little progress has been made in reducing anemia prevalence among women of reproductive age (WRA anemia). Interventions, policies and programs aimed at reducing WRA anemia have the potential to improve overall not only women’s, but also children’s health and nutrition outcomes. To our knowledge, this is the first review that aimed to compile evidence on the determinants and drivers of WRA anemia reduction in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We synthesized the available evidence on the determinants and drivers, including government policies and programs, of WRA anemia and their mitigation strategies across a wide range of countries and geographies, thus contributing to the complex and multifactorial etiology of anemia. We carried out a systematic review of published peer-reviewed and grey literature assessing national or subnational decline in WRA anemia prevalence and the associated drivers in LMICs. Among the 21 studies meeting our inclusion criteria, proximal determinants of healthcare utilization, especially during pregnancy and with the use of contraceptives, were strong drivers of WRA anemia reduction. Changes in other maternal characteristics, such as an increase in age at first pregnancy, BMI, birth spacing, and reduction in parity, were associated with modest improvements in anemia prevalence. Access to fortified foods, especially iron-fortified flour, was also a predictor of a decrease in WRA anemia. Of the intermediate determinants, an increase in household wealth, educational attainment and access to improved sanitation contributed significantly to WRA anemia reduction. Although several common determinants emerged at the proximal and intermediate levels, the set of anemia determinants and the strength of the association between each driver and WRA anemia reduction were unique in each setting included in this review. Further research is needed to provide targeted recommendations for each country and region where WRA anemia prevalence remains high.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of nutrition interventions in low- and middle-income countries: A meta-review

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 165-189
Author(s):  
Ritu Rana ◽  
Kavitha Menon ◽  
Shuby Puthussery ◽  
Anal Ravalia ◽  
Pooja Panchal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Dietary Supplementation ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Nutrition Interventions ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Meta Review ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Global Nutrition ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Background: Undernutrition remains an unfinished agenda for a majority of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Numerous nutrition interventions have been implemented in LMICs and various indicators have been used to measure the impact of these interventions. The aim of this meta-review was to summarise the findings on the effectiveness of various nutrition interventions that have been implemented in LMICs on the WHO global nutrition targets-related outcomes. The six outcomes are- reducing stunting, wasting, anemia among women of reproductive age, low birthweight, childhood overweight, and improving exclusive breastfeeding. This study presents the results for one of the outcomes (stunting).     Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search on 21 electronic databases, including six regional and four systematic reviews (SRs) specific databases. Two researchers independently screened identified records against the inclusion criteria. Quality of included SRs were assessed using the AMSTAR tool. Extracted data were narratively synthesised examining the direction of impact. The review protocol was registered with the EPPI-Centre.  Results: Of 6,597 SRs initially identified, 28 SRs that assessed outcomes of WHO global nutrition targets-related outcomes were eligible for inclusion. We found 12 SRs that assessed stunting outcomes, these SRs synthesised 68 quantitative primary studies, from 29 LMICs. All included SRs were of high quality. Eight nutrition interventions were reported in the included SRs- five nutrition-specific (n=9) and three nutrition-sensitive (n=3). Among all interventions, two nutrition-specific (complementary feeding: n=1; dietary supplementation: n=2) interventions showed a positive effect. Conclusion: This meta-review identified, two interventions, complementary feeding and dietary supplementation, with most frequently reported evidence of positive impact on stunting. In LMICs, public health policymakers should consider these two interventions for scaling-up. 

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