ReviewCurrent developments in nutrition2020
Mixed-Methods Systematic Review of Behavioral Interventions in Low- and Middle-Income Countries to Increase Family Support for Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition during the First 1000 Days.
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- Effectiveness of father-inclusive interventions on maternal, paternal, couples, and early child outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review.Social science & medicine (1982) · 2023Pooled it
- Understanding the Enablers and Barriers to Appropriate Infants and Young Child Feeding Practices in India: A Systematic Review.Nutrients · 2021Pooled it
- A mobile messaging service for families on postnatal knowledge and practices: a cluster randomized trial, India.Bulletin of the World Health Organization · 2025Trial
- Navigating relationship dynamics, pregnancy and fatherhood in the Bukhali trial: a qualitative study with men in Soweto, South Africa.BMC public health · 2023Trial
- Engaging fathers to support child nutrition increases frequency of children's animal source food consumption in Rwanda.PloS one · 2023Trial
- Applying Social Cognitive Theory to Understand Perspectives on Child Feeding Practices of Thai Female Caregivers With Young Children With Stunting.Maternal & child nutrition · 2026Article
- Effects of family-based nursing interventions on mothers' knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy related to stunting prevention in Indonesia: A quasi-experimental study.International journal of nursing sciences · 2026Article
- Experiences, barriers, and enablers of infant and young child feeding among adolescent mothers in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol.Systematic reviews · 2025Article
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- A mixed-methods evaluation of a culturally tailored maternal and child mHealth programme: txtpēpi.Journal of health psychology · 2025Article
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- Changing maternal, infant and young child nutrition practices through social and behaviour change interventions implemented at scale: Lessons learned from Alive & Thrive.Maternal & child nutrition · 2025Article
- Breastfeeding interventions and programs conducted in the Islamic Republic of Iran: a scoping review.Health education research · 2025Article
- Investigating the role of family members in postnatal care: Evidence from mother-caregiver dyads in India.PloS one · 2025Article
- Associations between maternal capabilities for care and nurturing care behaviours among mother-child dyads in Malawi and South Africa.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
- Engaging fathers(to-be): a pilot study on the adaptation and programme experience of SMS4baba intervention in Kenya's informal settlements.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Engaging Family Members to Support Exclusive Breastfeeding, Responsive care, and Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among Families with Children who are HIV-Exposed and Uninfected.AIDS and behavior · 2024Article
- The next 1000 days: building on early investments for the health and development of young children.Lancet (London, England) · 2024Review
- Social Norms: A Missing Ingredient of Programs Seeking to Foster Women's Agency in Nutrition.Current developments in nutrition · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of Elements of Social Behavior Change Activities in Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture Programs: A Systematic Review.Current developments in nutrition · 2024Review
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Abstract
Fathers, grandmothers, and other family members' influence on maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN) is widely recognized, yet synthesis of the effectiveness of engaging them to improve nutrition practices during the first 1000 d is lacking. We examined the impact of behavioral interventions to engage family members in MIYCN in low- and middle-income countries through a mixed-methods systematic review. We screened 5733 abstracts and included 35 peer-reviewed articles on 25 studies (16 with quantitative and 13 with qualitative data). Most quantitative studies focused on early breastfeeding, primarily engaging fathers or, less often, grandmothers. Most found positive impacts on exclusive breastfeeding rates and family members' knowledge and support. The few quantitative studies on complementary feeding, maternal nutrition, and multiple outcomes also suggested benefits. Qualitative themes included improved nutrition behaviors, enhanced relationships, and challenges due to social norms. Interventions engaging family members can increase awareness and build support for MIYCN, but more rigorous study designs are needed. This systematic review is registered at PROSPERO as CRD42018090273, https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=90273.
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