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Maternal and child health: GenderBehavior change communication

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  • Published research

    It takes a village: An empirical analysis of how husbands, mothers‐in‐law, health workers, and mothers influence breastfeeding practices in Uttar Pradesh, India

  • Published research

    Using behavior change approaches to improve complementary feeding practices

    Improving complementary feeding of children 6 to 24 months of age requires an understanding of what drives feeding behaviors in specific cultural and economic contexts and which systematic approaches best facilitate beneficial and feasible changes. This paper analyzes social and behavior change approaches and use of program delivery platforms at scale that resulted in documented improvements in Bangladesh, Malawi, Peru and Zambia. The authors conclude that complementary feeding practices, particularly dietary diversity, can be improved rapidly in a variety of settings through available program platforms if interventions focus on specific constraints and strategies encourage caregivers to prepare and feed appropriate foods.
  • Feature

    Making childbirth safer in Kenya with on-the-job training

    FHI 360’s Afya Uzazi project works with the Kenya Ministry of Health and county governments to improve the quality of maternal and child health services in Nakuru and Baringo counties.
  • Project

    USAID Tulonge Afya

    The USAID Tulonge Afya (“Let’s Talk about Health”) project in Tanzania works to improve the health status of women and youth through the promotion of positive health practices.
  • Publication

    The SHIKHA Project: Improving Knowledge and Practice of Infant and Child Feeding and Maternal Nutrition, Endline Survey Report

    This publication is the final report on the SHIKHA intervention survey.
  • Published research

    Why invest, and what it will take to improve breastfeeding practices?

    Despite growing evidence of the impact of breastfeeding on reducing infant mortality and improving lifelong health, mothers still do not have the support they need to breastfeed. Women are two and a half times more likely to breastfeed where it is protected, promoted and supported. This paper outlines policy and program investments known to create an enabling environment for improved breastfeeding.