Objectives: The Ministry of Health in conjunction with several stakeholders conducted a nationally representative 24-hour dietary recall component of the Kenya National Micronutrient Survey (KNMS) to characterize the average intake and dietary pattern of women of reproductive age...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21076
Objectives: Coverage of nutrition interventions for pregnant women is poor, but potential for improvement is limited where health systems are weak. The Community-based Maternal and Newborn Health and Nutrition (CBMNH) program aims to increase utilization and quality of health an...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21081
Objectives: The uptake of VAS for children 6-59 months in Kenya is low with only 30% receiving the recommended two doses of VAS yearly. The KAP survey was done to determine socio-cultural enablers and barriers of coverage and uptake of two dose VAS and thus inform the design of r...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21113
Objectives: To identify existing barriers and potential enabling opportunities for the revitalization of iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation to reduce anemia in pregnant women. Methods: A synthesis of formative research results from eight countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh,...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21132
Objectives: Diarrhea is a key public health challenge in Kenya with a prevalence of 17% and contributes to 21% of underfive child deaths. Whereas effective treatment is available, its uptake is very low with 39% and less than 1% receiving ORS and Zinc respectively. Current diarrh...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/20997
Objectives: Reliable data on the micronutrient status of women and children was needed in Senegal to guide evidence-based decision making on interventions to reduce micronutrient deficiencies (MND). This study presents the findings of the first ever national MND survey carried ou...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21158
Objectives: Diarrheal disease is the second leading cause of death in children aged below five years in Kenya. Community and individual myths, perceptions and attitudes toward diarrhea does influence caregiver decisions and practices in the diarrhea prevention and management. Thi...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21002
Objectives: The caregiver’s knowledge, attitudes and practices on the utilization of Zinc and ORS for diarrhea treatment in Northern Nigeria call for concerns. We conducted a baseline in Northern Nigeria to determine the coverage, adherence, barriers and facilitating factors that...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21122