Journal article
Jun 14 2022
Behavior Change Communication Implemented at Scale in Nigeria Increases the Prevalence of Key Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices (Current Developments in Nutrition, 2022)
This study evaluated the impact of Alive & Thrive Nigeria's IYCF behavior change communication activities (e.g., interpersonal communication in health facilities, community mobilization, and mass media) on early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, and minimum dietary diversity.
Journal article
Jun 14 2022
School-based nutrition interventions had impacts on dietary diversity and meal frequency of adolescent girls in Ethiopia (Current Developments in Nutrition, 2022)
This study conducted in Ethiopia’s SNNP and Somali regions tested the impact of a package of nutrition interventions delivered primarily through schools and implemented by Alive & Thrive on the diet of adolescent girls.
Journal article
Jun 02 2022
Fathers’ Complementary Feeding Support Strengthens the Association Between Mothers’ Decision-Making Autonomy and Optimal Complementary Feeding in Nigeria (Current Developments in Nutrition, 2022)
This study examined the moderation effect of fathers’ complementary feeding support on the association of mothers’ decision-making autonomy with the WHO complementary feeding indicators.
Journal article
Jun 01 2022
Strengthening Nutrition Interventions in Antenatal Care Services Improved Consumption of Iron-Folic Acid Supplements and Early Breastfeeding Practices in Burkina Faso (Kim S, Ganaba R, et al, Current Developments in Nutrition. 2022)
This paper details Alive & Thrive's efforts to strengthen provision of iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation and interpersonal counseling on maternal nutrition and breastfeeding through government ANC services and community-based contacts in two regions in Burkina Faso.
Journal article
May 11 2022
Improving quality of antenatal care services in a high case load tertiary care teaching hospital (Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial (GSVM) Medical College) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
In India, half of all pregnant women between the ages of 15 and 49 years are anaemic.
Journal article
Apr 19 2022
Awareness, Perceptions, Gaps, and Uptake of Maternity Protection among Formally Employed Women in Vietnam (Nguyen TT, 2022. Int J of Env. Research & Public Health)
Interviews reveal implementation gaps in Vietnam’s maternity protection policies, limiting their effectiveness to protect women and children’s rights. Findings demonstrate a need to increase awareness, strengthen enforcement, and expand entitlements to the informal sector.
