Infant and Young Child Feeding - Challenges to Implementing a Global Strategy

2010 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 368-370
Author(s):  
Sarah Coe
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Global Strategy ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Infant And Young Child

scholarly journals Are our babies off to a healthy start? The state of implementation of the Global strategy for infant and young child feeding in Europe

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irena Zakarija-Grković ◽  
Adriano Cattaneo ◽  
Maria Enrica Bettinelli ◽  
Claudia Pilato ◽  
Charlene Vassallo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Global Strategy ◽  
The State ◽  
Healthy Start ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Infant And Young Child

scholarly journals Protection, promotion and support of breast-feeding in Europe: current situation

2005 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriano Cattaneo ◽  
Agneta Yngve ◽  
Berthold Koletzko ◽  
Luis Ruiz Guzman
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Global Strategy ◽  
World Health ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Infant And Young Child ◽  
Service Training

AbstractObjective:To describe the current situation regarding protection, promotion and support of breast-feeding in Europe, as a first step towards the development of a blueprint for action.Design and setting:A questionnaire was completed by 29 key informants and 128 other informants in the EU, including member states, accession and candidate countries.Results:EU countries do not fully comply with the policies and recommendations of the Global Strategy on Infant and Young Child Feeding that they endorsed during the 55th World Health Assembly in 2002. Some countries do not even comply with the targets of the Innocenti Declaration (1990). Pre-service training on breast-feeding practice is inadequate and in-service training achieves only low to medium coverage. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative is well developed only in three countries; in 19 countries, less than 15% of births occur in baby-friendly hospitals. The International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, endorsed in 1981 by all countries, is not fully applied and submitted to independent monitoring. The legislation for working mothers meets on average the International Labour Organization standards, but covers only women with full formal employment. Voluntary mother-to-mother support groups and trained peer counsellors are present in 27 and 13 countries, respectively. Breast-feeding rates span over a wide range; comparisons are difficult due to use of non-standard methods. The rate of exclusive breast-feeding at 6 months is low everywhere, even in countries with high initiation rates.Conclusions:EU countries need to revise their policies and practices to meet the principles inscribed in the Global Strategy on Infant and Young Child Feeding in order to better protect, promote and support breast-feeding.

scholarly journals Determinan pemberian ASI eksklusif pada ibu menyusui di Puskesmas I Denpasar Barat

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Ari Febriyanti NM ◽  
Ayu Sugiartini NK
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Global Strategy ◽  
World Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Infant And Young Child ◽  
Health Organization

ASI merupakan makanan terbaik yang dapat membantu proses pertumbuhan dan perkembangan bayi. World Health Organization (WHO) merekomendasikan Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding yang merupakan empat hal esensial dalam pemberian makanan bayi dan anak, salah satunya adalah pemberian ASI saja kepada bayi sampai umur 6 bulan, atau yang disebut dengan ASI ekslusif. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui determinan pemberian ASI Eksklusif pada ibu menyusui. Desain penelitian ini adalah cross-sectional analitik. Subjek penelitian menggunakan 80 ibu yang memiliki bayi umur 6-12 bulan di Puskesmas I Denpasar Barat dengan analisis yang digunakan adalah chi-square dan regresi poisson. Hasil penelitian didapatkan sebagian besar (55,0%) tidak memberikan ASI Eksklusif pada bayinya. Hasil bivariat menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara pendidikan (p= 0,00), pengetahuan (p= 0,00), persepsi (p= 0,00), dukungan suami (p= 0,04), keterpaparan informasi (p= 0,00) dengan pemberian ASI Eksklusif. Faktor dominan yang mempengaruhi pemberian ASI Eksklusif yaitu persepsi dengan nilai p= 0,01 (aPR= 6,49 95%CI: 1,3-31,8).

scholarly journals Qualitative, longitudinal exploration of coping strategies and factors facilitating infant and young child feeding practices among mothers in rural Rwanda

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanine Ahishakiye ◽  
Lenneke Vaandrager ◽  
Inge D. Brouwer ◽  
Maria Koelen
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Young Child ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Infant And Young Child

Abstract Background Mothers in low-income countries face many challenges to appropriately feed their children in the first year such as poverty, food insecurity and high workloads. However, even in the lowest income families there are mothers who succeed to feed their children according to the recommendations. In this paper, we explored the coping strategies that facilitate appropriate breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices among rural Rwandan mothers from birth to one year of a child’s life. Methods This qualitative longitudinal study recruited a purposive sample of 17 mothers who followed the infant and young child feeding recommendations (IYCF). They were selected from a larger study of 36 mothers. In-depth interviews were conducted with mothers of the total group (36 mothers) within the first week, at 4th, 6th, 9th and 12th months postpartum. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analyzed thematically. Results Coping strategies included improving mothers’ own diet for adequate breastmilk production, prioritizing child feeding over livelihood chores, livelihood diversification and mothers’ anticipatory behaviors such as preparing child’s food in advance. Some of those coping strategies were shifting overtime depending on the development of the children. Personal factors such as breastfeeding self-efficacy, religious beliefs and perceived benefits of breastfeeding were among the facilitating factors. Additionally, social support that mothers received from family members, other mothers in the community, Community Health Workers (CHWs) and health professionals played an important role. Conclusion In challenging contextual conditions, mothers manage to follow the recommended breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices through the interplay of active coping strategies, feeling to be in control and social support. Nutrition promotion interventions that aim to improve IYCF should consider strengthening mothers’ capability in gaining greater control of their IYCF practices and the factors facilitating their appropriate IYCF practices.

scholarly journals Mothers’ perceptions on and learning from infant and young child feeding videos displayed in Mother and Child Health Centers in Kenya - a qualitative and quantitative approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-38
Author(s):  
Lauriina Schneider ◽  
Mikko Kosola ◽  
Kerttu Uusimäki ◽  
Sari Ollila ◽  
Crippina Lubeka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Infant And Young Child ◽  
Mother And Child Health ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
And Child Health ◽  
Child Health Centers

Abstract Objective The objective was to explore mothers’ perceptions of educational videos on infant and young child feeding practices, and to assess whether viewing frequencies would influence maternal knowledge, attitudes and feeding practices (KAPs). Design A set of 47 videos were displayed in health centers for 6 months. At three months, we conducted focus group discussions (FGDs) with mothers and at six months, administered KAP-questionnaire-based interviews to mothers. Using a quasi-experimental design we compared groups according to video viewing frequencies. Setting The study was conducted in a slum in Nairobi and a rural area in Machakos, Kenya. We installed TV screens in waiting rooms of six Mother and Child Health Centers, where mothers could choose to watch them. Participants Forty-three mothers with children aged 0 to 48 months participated in six FGDs and 547 mothers of children aged 0 to 23 months in KAP interviews. Results The mothers from the FGDs found the videos acceptable and beneficial. Videos enhanced mothers’ learning and empowered them to support others in learning. The KAP data showed that after adjustments, breastfeeding (p=0.06) and complementary feeding knowledge (p=0.01), complementary feeding attitudes (p=0.08), as well as hygiene knowledge and practices (p=0.003) were better among mothers who had seen videos three to four times, or five or more times, compared to mothers who had seen the videos once or twice. Conclusions Videos were an accepted form of education and were beneficial when watched repeatedly. The videos could be a good addition to current IYCF education efforts in Kenya.

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