Waliou Amoussa Hounkpatin

Complementary Feeding Practices of Children Aged 6-23 Months in Rural Area, Southern-Benin: Challenges and Opportunities

Irene M. Mitchodigni, Waliou Amoussa Hounkpatin, Gervais Ntandou-Bouzitou, Celine Termote, Gina Kennedy & D. Joseph Hounhouigan · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2017

Aims: This study aims to provide in-depth knowledge of current infant feeding practices in order to create an evidence base and develop well-targeted strategies to reduce the prevalence of child malnutrition. Study Design: This study is designed by using a descriptive cross-secti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2017/33877

Weight Loss and Nutritional Status of 6-59 Months Children after Positive Deviance/Hearth Approach in Southern Benin Rural Area: Associated Factors to Later Underweight

Mariette Inès G. Zevounou, Waliou Amoussa Hounkpatin, Flora Josiane Chadare, Jaurès H. F. Lokonon, Mohamed Soumanou & Roch Mongbo · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2017

Aims: To appreciate the evolution of weight gain by malnourished children and factors associated to children underweight after the Positive Deviance/Hearth sessions. Study Design: Longitudinal study. Place and Duration of Study: Districts Ze and Lalo (Southern Benin), from May to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2017/33539