scholarly journals Informing infant and young child feeding programming in humanitarian emergencies: An evidence map of reviews including low and middle income countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. e12457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudine Prudhon ◽  
Prisca Benelli ◽  
Ali Maclaine ◽  
Paige Harrigan ◽  
Jacqueline Frize
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Evidence Map ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Humanitarian Emergencies ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Infant And Young Child ◽  
Low And Middle Income

scholarly journals Impact of Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Nutrition Interventions on Breastfeeding Practices, Growth and Mortality in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Review

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohra S. Lassi ◽  
Fahad Rind ◽  
Omar Irfan ◽  
Rabia Hadi ◽  
Jai K. Das ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Breastfeeding Education ◽  
Infant And Young Child ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Undernutrition is associated with 45% of total infant deaths, totalling 2.7 million globally per year. The vast majority of the burden is felt in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This review aims to assess the effectiveness of infant and young child feeding (IYCF) interventions. We searched multiple databases including Cochrane Controlled Trials Register (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, EMBASE. Title/abstract screening and full-text screening and data extraction filtered 77 studies for inclusion. Breastfeeding education interventions (n = 38) showed 20% increase in rates of early initiation of breastfeeding, 102% increase in exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) at 3 months and 53% increase in EBF at 6 months and 24% decreases in diarrheal diseases. Complementary feeding education intervention (n=12) showed a 0.41 standard deviation (SD) increase in WAZ, and 0.25 SD in HAZ in food secure setting. Complementary food provision with or without education (n=17) showed a 0.14 SD increase in HAZ and 36% decrease in stunting. Supplementary food interventions (n=12) showed a significant 0.15 SD increase in WHZ. Subgroup analyses showed healthcare professional led interventions were largely more effective, especially on breastfeeding outcomes. We believe this is a comprehensive review of the existing literature on IYCF studies in LMICs. Though breastfeeding education is well supported in its effectiveness on breastfeeding practices, limited evidence exists for growth outcomes. Supplementation interventions seem to have better effects at improving growth. However, more research is required to reach more substantial conclusions.

scholarly journals Concurrent of stunting and overweight/obesity among children: evidence from Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alinoor Mohamed Farah ◽  
Tahir Yousuf Nour ◽  
Bilal Shikur Endris ◽  
Seifu Hagos Gebreyesus
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Nutrition Transition ◽  
Household Wealth ◽  
Birth Size ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Feeding Programs ◽  
Infant And Young Child

AbstractBackgroundNutrition transition in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has led to childhood nutritional outcomes to shift from a predominance of undernutrition to a dual burden of under- and overnutrition. Yet, Infant and young child feeding programs in Ethiopia mainly focus on undernutrition. It is therefore crucial to assess the prevalence and determinants to better inform infant young child feeding programs.MethodsWe analyzed anthropometric, sociodemographic and dietary data of children aged 6-23 months from 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS). A total of 2,674 children were included in the current study. Concurrent of Stunting and Overweight/Obesity (CSO) prevalence was estimated by distal, intermediate and proximal factors. To identify factors associated with CSO, we conducted hierarchical logistic regression analyses.ResultsThe overall prevalence of CSO was 2.45%. The odds of CSO was significantly higher in children of low household wealth category, compared to their counter parts in the richest category (AOR=2.07, 95%CI=1.06–4.03, P=0.033). In boys, the likelihood of CSO was 1.60 times that of girls (95%CI =1.03–2.49, P=0.038). Above 12months of age was significantly associated with a higher odd of CSO, compared to below 12months of age (AOR=1.76, 95% CI=1.07– 2.88, P=0.026).Small birth size was significantly associated with a higher odd of CSO, compared to large birth size (AOR=2.53, 95%CI=1.45–4.41, P=0.001). Children who did not take vitamin A supplement within the previous six months had a higher odd of CSO, compared to those who took (AOR=1.91, 95%CI =1.19–3.07, P =0.007).ConclusionOur study provided evidence on the co-existence of stunting and overweight/obesity among infants and young children in Ethiopia. CSO was associated with various factors originating from community and child levels. Therefore, identifying children at risk of growth flattering and excess weight gain provides IYCF programs in Ethiopia and beyond with an opportunity of earlier interventions.

Breastfeeding Protection, Promotion, and Support in Humanitarian Emergencies: A Systematic Review of Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 687-698
Author(s):  
Immacolata Dall’Oglio ◽  
Francesca Marchetti ◽  
Rachele Mascolo ◽  
Patrizia Amadio ◽  
Orsola Gawronski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Humanitarian Emergencies ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Child Feeding Practices ◽  
Infant And Young Child

Background Infants, young children, and their mothers are vulnerable in humanitarian emergencies. The health benefits of optimal breastfeeding practices in emergency settings have been demonstrated by many researchers. Infant and Young Children Feeding in Emergency guidelines illustrate a series of interventions to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding, but unfortunately, these recommendations are still scarcely applied. Research Aims (1) To review the literature describing the effectiveness of breastfeeding protection, promotion, and support interventions in humanitarian emergency contexts; (2) to describe the influence of interventions on breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity, and duration; and (3) to evaluate relevant mother and infant/child outcomes available in the literature. Methods PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Psychology Database, JSTOR, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Ovid were searched for articles that examined breastfeeding protection, promotion, or support interventions and the resulting outcomes without any time limits ( N = 10). Articles that did not include the interventions and related outcomes were excluded ( n = 1,391). Results Improved breastfeeding outcomes were reported in four (40%) papers, and three (30%) highlighted a behavioral change in infant and young child feeding practices following the implementation of the interventions. Increased knowledge about appropriate infant and young child feeding practices among mothers and humanitarian/health staff was reported in eight (80%) papers. However, outcomes were sometimes only generically reported, and some of the included papers had a low strength of evidence. Conclusion In the literature, there is a great dearth of studies evaluating the influence of interventions aimed at improving breastfeeding in emergency settings. More evidence is urgently needed to encourage and implement optimal breastfeeding practices.

scholarly journals Research priorities for improving infant and young child feeding in humanitarian emergencies

BMC Nutrition ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudine Prudhon ◽  
Ali Maclaine ◽  
Andrew Hall ◽  
Prisca Benelli ◽  
Paige Harrigan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Humanitarian Emergencies ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Infant And Young Child

scholarly journals Are Commercial Complementary Food Distributions to Refugees and Migrants in Europe Conforming to International Policies and Guidelines on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies?

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 573-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Ann Theurich ◽  
Veit Grote
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Complementary Food ◽  
Complementary Foods ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Humanitarian Emergencies ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
International Policies ◽  
Infant And Young Child ◽  
Technical Specifications ◽  
Nutrition Assistance

In 2015, more than one million migrants and refugees arrived in Europe. Commercial complementary foods, processed foods marketed for infants and young children 6-23 months of age, were distributed by various humanitarian actors along migrant routes and in European refugee camps. Unsolicited donations and distributions of commercial complementary food products were problematic and divergent from international policies on infant and young child feeding during humanitarian emergencies. Interim guidance regarding commercial complementary foods was published during the peak of the emergency but implemented differently by various humanitarian actors. Clearer and more technical specifications on commercial complementary foods are needed in order to objectively determine their suitability for operational contexts in Europe and emergency nutrition assistance in the future.

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