Child health

Leveraging Women’s Groups: Evidence on Pro-equity Interventions to Improve Immunization Coverage for Zero-dose Children and Missed Communities

This brief highlights the potential of women's groups as a strategy to improve child health, particularly in reaching underserved communities and zero-dose children (those who haven't received any vaccines). Based on a review of studies from 2010 to 2022, supported by FHI 360 and Gavi, it found that women's groups—community-based groups that share knowledge and build … [Read more...] about Leveraging Women’s Groups: Evidence on Pro-equity Interventions to Improve Immunization Coverage for Zero-dose Children and Missed Communities

This study looked at the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare professionals in Botucatu, Brazil, about breastfeeding and complementary feeding for children under 2, based on Brazil's food guide. It found that many professionals, including community health workers, nurses, and physicians, had limited knowledge about the guide, especially on complementary foods. … [Read more...] about Knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary care professionals about the food guide for children up to 2 years old: a cross-sectional study, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil, 2023

In Liberia, children face challenges like poor nutrition, lack of stimulation, and illness, which can harm their development. This study tested an intervention that combined parenting support with providing eggs and fish for better child feeding. Thirty caregivers and their children participated in group sessions and received food for four weeks. The intervention was delivered … [Read more...] about Integrated child nutrition, parenting, and health intervention in rural Liberia: A mixed-methods feasibility study

Many pregnant women in Nigeria prefer traditional birth attendants (TBAs) for childbirth due to trust, cultural beliefs, and religious practices. However, TBAs often delay referring women to health centers, risking complications. Challenges include community preference for TBAs, inadequate infrastructure, staff shortages, and weak enforcement of good practices at health … [Read more...] about Demand and supply side factors that drive delayed referrals from traditional birth attendants to public primary healthcare facilities: Insights from three states in Nigeria

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted child health monitoring at Posyandu centers in Tangerang City, especially in stunting-prone areas. A study of 137 Posyandu cadres found their performance was influenced by incentives, training, facilities, and age, with incentives being the most important factor. To improve child growth monitoring, Posyandu centers need better support through … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers ‘Performance Determinants in Monitoring Under Five Children’ Growth and Development in a Sub-Urban Stunting Locus Area