Journal article
Dec 07 2021
Beliefs and norms associated with the use of ultra-processed commercial milk formulas for pregnant women in Vietnam (Nguyen TT., 2021. Nutrients)
This analysis reveals the associations between the use of commercial milk formula for pregnant women (CMF-PW) and the belief that CMF-PW will make children smarter and healthier as well as the perceived social norm that CMF-PW use is common among pregnant women.
Journal article
Sep 13 2021
Implementation of two policies to extend maternity leave and further restrict marketing of breast milk substitutes in Vietnam: a qualitative study (Payan D., 2021. Health Policy and Planning)
This study demonstrates that implementing two breastfeeding promotion policies in Viet Nam – an extended maternity leave policy and further restrictions on marketing of breastmilk substitutes – resulted in positive outcomes, facilitated by several factors.
Journal article
Aug 24 2021
Assessing the Effectiveness of Policies Relating to Breastfeeding Promotion, Protection, and Support in Southeast Asia: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study (Nguyen, T.T., 2020. JMIR Research Protocols)
This study reviews the content, implementation, and impacts of policies relating to maternity protection and the Code in Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam and analyzes the effects of potential new or amended policies.
Journal article
Jun 15 2021
Implementation of the Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes in Vietnam: Marketing Practices by the Industry and Perceptions of Caregivers and Health Workers
This study examines the enforcement of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.
Report
May 16 2021
The baby brands turning Indonesian Instagram into free formula ads
In this in-depth investigative report, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism documents how multinational baby formula companies, such as Nestlé and Danone, are using social media to market to consumers in South East Asia in ways that raise serious concerns they may violate the BMS Code.
Report
May 16 2021
Media Scan: Cambodia
The BMS industry uses advertisements and news articles in the media to promote its products. This media scan of Cambodia conducted in 2015 highlights the prevalence of these promotional efforts, which often violate the BMS Code.