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  • Published research

    Early breastfeeding practices contribute to exclusive breastfeeding in Bangladesh, Vietnam and Ethiopia

  • Published research

    Stagnating trends in complementary feeding practices in Bangladesh: An analysis of national surveys from 2004-2014

    Despite positive trends in economic development, the quality of infant and young child feeding in Bangladesh has not improved, and some indicators show negative trends, including declining consumption of legumes, fruits and vegetables. The study identifies the most vulnerable groups and opportunities for targeting to improve infant and young child diets.
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    Factors influencing maternal nutrition practices in a large-scale maternal, newborn and child health program in Bangladesh

    This paper examines the maternal, household and health service factors that influence maternal nutrition practices in a large-scale maternal, newborn and child health program in Bangladesh. The authors show that improving knowledge, self-efficacy and perceptions of social norms among pregnant women, increased husband support, early registration in prenatal care and provision of free supplements will largely improve maternal nutrition practices.