scholarly journals Growth effects of exclusive breastfeeding promotion by peer counsellors in sub-Saharan Africa: the cluster-randomised PROMISE EBF trial

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv Engebretsen ◽  
Debra Jackson ◽  
Lars Thore Fadnes ◽  
Victoria Nankabirwa ◽  
Abdoulaye Hama Diallo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Breastfeeding Promotion ◽  
Growth Effects ◽  
Cluster Randomised ◽  
Sub Saharan

scholarly journals Exclusive breastfeeding promotion by peer counsellors in sub-Saharan Africa (PROMISE-EBF): a cluster-randomised trial

The Lancet ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 378 (9789) ◽  
pp. 420-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thorkild Tylleskär ◽  
Debra Jackson ◽  
Nicolas Meda ◽  
Ingunn Marie S Engebretsen ◽  
Mickey Chopra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Randomised Trial ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Cluster Randomised Trial ◽  
Breastfeeding Promotion ◽  
Cluster Randomised ◽  
Sub Saharan

Comparative Effects of Foreign Direct Investment from China and Other Sources on Africa’s Economic Growth

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 382-408
Author(s):  
Marvellous Ngundu ◽  
Nicholas Ngepah
Keyword(s):  
Direct Investment ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Growth Effects ◽  
Solow Growth Model ◽  
The Us ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
The Impact

This study examines comparatively the growth effects of FDI from China, the European Union, the US and the rest of Asia in Sub-Saharan Africa for the period 2003–2012. We develop theoretical arguments from the existing literature to show that differences in FDI data sources, methodological and econometric approaches may be part of the explanation for mixed findings of previous empirical studies, precisely on the growth effects of Chinese FDI in Africa. Our results using bilateral FDI data compiled by UNCTAD, the FDI-augmented version of the Solow growth model and the 2SLS estimator indicate a significantly negative direct impact of Chinese FDI on growth in Sub-Saharan Africa while the impact of other FDI sources is statistically insignificant. JEL Classification: B22, E22, F43

scholarly journals What would it take to prevent stunted growth in children in sub-Saharan Africa?

2015 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 449-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Lartey
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
World Health ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Socioeconomic Background ◽  
African Children ◽  
The World ◽  
Sub Saharan

There is increasing agreement among the nutrition community about the use of length/height-for-age as the indicator to monitor the long-term impact of chronic nutritional deficiencies. Stunting, an indicator of linear growth failure, has both long- and short-term consequences affecting growth and development and adult work potential. The number of stunted children in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to increase by 2025 if the current trends remain. Stunting among African children peaks during the complementary feeding period, which coincides with the period when children are no longer on exclusive breastfeeding and infections are frequent. Addressing stunting has become the focus of global efforts. The World Health Assembly in 2012 set a 40 % reduction in the number of stunted children by 2025. To effectively address the issues of stunting in sub-Saharan Africa is it appropriate to examine the issue of what it takes. The WHO Multicentre Growth Reference Study (MGRS) conducted in several regions of the world, including Africa has lessons on what it would take to prevent in African children. The children in the MGRS had good socioeconomic background characteristics reflected by years of maternal education and availability of basic amenities, such as potable water and sanitary conditions. The prescription of exclusive breastfeeding, high-quality diversified diets and attention to care were critical factors contributing to healthy growth for the African children. Preventing stunting in sub-Saharan Africa is possible. It requires governments to put in place policies that would create the conducive environment needed. The complex and multiple causes of stunting offer the opportunity to address stunting in a multisectoral and within a food systems approach. The global resolve to make food systems deliver on healthy diet requires all stakeholders to work together to achieve the global goal of reducing stunting. This review highlights the key elements contributing to adequate growth in the Africa cohort of the WHO-MGRS and how these provide lessons for addressing stunting in children in sub-Saharan Africa.

scholarly journals A systematic review of qualitative research on barriers and facilitators to exclusive breastfeeding practice in sub-Saharan African countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Izuchukwu Loveth Ejie ◽  
George Uchenna Eleje ◽  
Moriam Taiwo Chibuzor ◽  
Maureen Ugonwa Anetoh ◽  
Ifeoma Jovita Nduka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Maternal Employment ◽  
English Language ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Maternal Child Health ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Methodological Assessment ◽  
Critical Appraisal Skills

Abstract Background Studies reporting factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding are mostly quantitative. No study has performed a systematic qualitative summary to document the recurring constraints and facilitators to exclusive breastfeeding in sub-Saharan African countries from breastfeeding mothers’ perspective. This study systematically reviews the literature reporting barriers and facilitators to exclusive breastfeeding from the breastfeeding mothers’ perspective in sub-Saharan Africa to develop an educational intervention to optimize exclusive breastfeeding. Methods A systematic literature review of qualitative studies such as phenomenological studies, followed by a risk of bias and methodological assessment of the included studies’ quality using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) tool was conducted. MEDLINE and Google Scholar were searched from January 1990 to October 2019 to retrieve studies of breastfeeding mothers who had infants aged between 0 and 12 months. Two authors independently carried out the review process and resolved disagreements through consensus. We analyzed the data thematically. Results After reviewing 92 studies, 20 studies involving 836 participants from 11 countries were eligible. Of the 72 studies excluded, 39 were not conducted in sub-Saharan Africa, and 33 included other participants such as fathers. Three themes emerged as barriers to exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and five additional themes were identified with facilitators of maternal-infant factors being the most significant in both cases. Maternal employment and knowledge of the benefits of EBF were the most common maternal-infant factors that served as a barrier and a facilitator, respectively. The study’s limitations were that the review involved only primary research among breastfeeding mothers living in sub-Saharan Africa and excluded studies not available in the English language. The information synthesized from this review could be used to develop communication strategies employed during individual and group patient education in the hospitals to improve breastfeeding mothers’ understanding, acceptance, and practice of exclusive breastfeeding. This review was prospectively registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), registration number CRD42020133761. Conclusions This review found that maternal-infant factors have the most significant influence over the practice of exclusive breastfeeding. Therefore, interventions targeted towards maternal-infant factors will improve and optimize exclusive breastfeeding significantly and, ultimately, improve maternal-child health outcomes.

scholarly journals The determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in Cameroon, Sub-Saharan Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Betrand A Tambe ◽  
Celine S B Mimboe ◽  
Julie A Nchung ◽  
Christian B Bakwo ◽  
Emilienne C Nyobe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sub Saharan
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