Brief

Nov 07 2014

Partnering with women’s associations to advocate for stronger infant and young child feeding policies and programs: Lessons learned from Alive & Thrive

Summarizes the lessons in advocacy and policy dialogue in the first years of Alive & Thrive; outlines the process; presents the issues, actors, and challenges; and offers recommendations for action.

Brief

Nov 07 2014

Profiles of reproductive health centers offering infant and young child feeding counseling services

This set of 15 two-page reproductive health center profiles provide an overview of infant and young child feeding practices and MTBT social franchise activities. Each profile lists the franchise facility and contact information.

Brief

Nov 07 2014

Profiles of provincial health centers offering infant and young child feeding counseling services

This set of of 15 two-page provincial profiles provides an overview of infant and young child feeding practices and MTBT social franchise activities. Each profile lists the franchise facility and contact information.

Report

Nov 07 2014

Identifying micronutrient gaps in the diets of breastfed 6-11-month-old infants

Presents the methodology and results of using linear programming to determine whether micronutrient needs could be met using only unfortified local foods in three countries, explores options for meeting these needs that includes fortified products, and compares the costs of the various scenarios.

Report

Nov 06 2014

Using behavioral theory to evaluate the impact of mass media on breastfeeding practices in Viet Nam: Evaluation plan and baseline findings

Presents findings of a 2011 survey that serve as the baseline for the evaluation of the Viet Nam mass media campaign.

Brief

Nov 06 2014

Overview of the social franchise model for delivering counseling services on infant and young child feeding

Describes the development and evolutionary path and lessons emerging from the delivery of IYCF counseling services in franchised health facilities in Viet Nam.

 
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