Behavior Change Communication Implemented at Scale in Nigeria Increases the Prevalence of Key Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices (Current Developments in Nutrition, 2022)

Journal article

Behavior Change Communication Implemented at Scale in Nigeria Increases the Prevalence of Key Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices (Current Developments in Nutrition, 2022)

14 Jun 22

Author(s) Valerie Flax, Mariam Fagbemi, Courtney Schnefke, Auwalu Kawu, Susan Edwards, Jennifer Unangst, Sujata Bose

Topic(s): Breastfeeding, Complementary feeding

Location: Nigeria

Language(s): English

Audience: Health and service providers, Policy makers and legislators, Program designers and implementers

Organization: Alive & Thrive

Programs: Social and behavior change

This study evaluated the impact of Alive & Thrive Nigeria's IYCF behavior change communication activities, including interpersonal communication in health facilities, community mobilization, and mass media, on early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, and minimum dietary diversity.

Behavior Change Communication Implemented at Scale in Nigeria Increases the Prevalence of Key Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices