Kyly C Whitfield
Biographic Data
| ID | 326040 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kyly C Whitfield |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kyly C |
| FAMILY NAME | Whitfield |
| SIGNATURE | WHITFIELD K C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Mount Saint Vincent University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8315-8927 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Iron deficiency prevalence among pregnant women in Cambodia varies widely by trimester, inflammation adjustments, and across different ferritin thresholds
Iron deficiency (ID) prevalence has been consistently reported as low among non-pregnant women in Cambodia, but less is known about iron status during pregnancy. Assessing iron status during pregnancy is critical, as deficiency can increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. We assessed anemia, ID, and inflammation prevalence in a cohort of pregnant women in Cambodia. Venous blood from 90 pregnant women (12–32 weeks’ gestation) was collected…
A Social-Ecological Model to Explore Multi-Faceted Drivers of Child Marriage
Despite national priorities, legal reforms, and increased investment in interventions, child marriage (CM) remains a significant public health risk, leading to violence, intergenerational nutritional depletion, and poor health outcomes in Bangladesh. Using the social-ecological model (SEM), this iterative qualitative study aimed to understand the drivers of CM at the individual, familial, social/community, and institutional levels to inform polic…
Language processing in breastfed infants at risk of thiamine deficiency benefits from maternal thiamine supplementation
In a double-blind, randomized controlled trial, we investigated relationships between infants' exposure to thiamine and their language-processing ability. Three hundred thirty-five lactating Cambodian mothers of 161 female/174 male infants received either 0, 1.2, 2.4, or 10 mg of thiamine daily, from 2 to 24 weeks postpartum. We assessed infants' language processing at 24 weeks via the infant-directed speech (IDS) task, measuring attentional enha…
Restricting diet for perceived health benefit
Food taboos encompass food restrictions practiced by a group that go beyond individual preferences. During pregnancy and lactation, food taboos may contribute to inadequate nutrition and poor maternal and infant health. Restriction of specific fish, meat, fruits and vegetables is common among peripartum women in many Southeast Asian countries, but data from Cambodia are lacking. In this mixed-methods study, 335 Cambodian mothers were asked open-e…
Dual modality feeders
Objective: Dual modality feeding (DMF) – feeding human milk interchangeably from the breast and from a bottle – comes with unique practical, emotional and relational challenges, as well as support needs. Yet, there is little research that explores the experiences of individuals who use DMF in the Canadian context. The aim of this study is to explore the practices, challenges, reasons and enablers of DMF. Design: Repeat, semi-structured one-on-one…
Infant feeding experiences and concerns among caregivers early in the Covid‐19 State of Emergency in Nova Scotia, Canada
The global emergency caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted access to goods and services such as health care and social supports, but the impact on infant feeding remains unclear. Thus, the objective of this study was to explore how caregivers of infants under 6 months of age perceived changes to infant feeding and other food and health-related matters during the COVID-19 State of Emergency in Nova Scotia, Canada. Four w…
High confidence, yet poor knowledge of infant feeding recommendations among adults in Nova Scotia, Canada
In Canada, adherence to the national 'Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants' recommendations of infant and young child feeding (IYCF; 0-24 months) is suboptimal. While maternal knowledge of IYCF is commonly assessed, that of the general public has rarely been explored. Our objective was to assess the knowledge of, and confidence in answers to, Canadian IYCF recommendations among a diverse sample of adults in Nova Scotia, Canada. Between March and Ma…
Effect of enhanced homestead food production on anaemia among Cambodian women and children
There is inconsistent evidence on the efficacy of agriculture programmes at improving women and children's anaemia and nutritional status. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a nutrition-sensitive enhanced homestead food production (EHFP) programme on anaemia in women (18-45 years) and children (6-59 months) in rural Cambodia. Secondary outcomes were women's micronutrient status and women and children's anthropometry. In t…
Integrating nutrition outcomes into agriculture development for impact at scale
The Canadian International Food Security Research Fund programme supported research and scaling up of nutrition- and gender-sensitive agriculture innovations from 2009 to 2018. Women and girls were identified as agents of change and were targeted as the main programme beneficiaries. Projects were implemented in 25 countries through multistakeholder partnerships among universities, research institutions, public and private sectors, and civil socie…
Factors affecting the acceptability and consumption of Corn Soya Blend Plus as a prenatal dietary supplement among pregnant women in rural Cambodia
Objective Undernutrition is prevalent among pregnant women in Cambodia. The provision of fortified dietary supplements is one strategy to help pregnant women meet their nutritional needs. Corn Soya Blend Plus (CSBP) is a widely used prenatal dietary supplement in areas with high rates of undernutrition and food insecurity. However, little is known about its acceptability during pregnancy. The present study aimed to identify factors that affected …
No prominent works on this page.
Factors affecting the acceptability and consumption of Corn Soya Blend Plus as a prenatal dietary supplement among pregnant women in rural Cambodia
Objective Undernutrition is prevalent among pregnant women in Cambodia. The provision of fortified dietary supplements is one strategy to help pregnant women meet their nutritional needs. Corn Soya Blend Plus (CSBP) is a widely used prenatal dietary supplement in areas with high rates of undernutrition and food insecurity. However, little is known about its acceptability during pregnancy. The present study aimed to identify factors that affected …
High confidence, yet poor knowledge of infant feeding recommendations among adults in Nova Scotia, Canada
In Canada, adherence to the national 'Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants' recommendations of infant and young child feeding (IYCF; 0-24 months) is suboptimal. While maternal knowledge of IYCF is commonly assessed, that of the general public has rarely been explored. Our objective was to assess the knowledge of, and confidence in answers to, Canadian IYCF recommendations among a diverse sample of adults in Nova Scotia, Canada. Between March and Ma…
Effect of enhanced homestead food production on anaemia among Cambodian women and children
There is inconsistent evidence on the efficacy of agriculture programmes at improving women and children's anaemia and nutritional status. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a nutrition-sensitive enhanced homestead food production (EHFP) programme on anaemia in women (18-45 years) and children (6-59 months) in rural Cambodia. Secondary outcomes were women's micronutrient status and women and children's anthropometry. In t…
Integrating nutrition outcomes into agriculture development for impact at scale
The Canadian International Food Security Research Fund programme supported research and scaling up of nutrition- and gender-sensitive agriculture innovations from 2009 to 2018. Women and girls were identified as agents of change and were targeted as the main programme beneficiaries. Projects were implemented in 25 countries through multistakeholder partnerships among universities, research institutions, public and private sectors, and civil socie…
Infant feeding experiences and concerns among caregivers early in the Covid‐19 State of Emergency in Nova Scotia, Canada
The global emergency caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted access to goods and services such as health care and social supports, but the impact on infant feeding remains unclear. Thus, the objective of this study was to explore how caregivers of infants under 6 months of age perceived changes to infant feeding and other food and health-related matters during the COVID-19 State of Emergency in Nova Scotia, Canada. Four w…
Restricting diet for perceived health benefit
Food taboos encompass food restrictions practiced by a group that go beyond individual preferences. During pregnancy and lactation, food taboos may contribute to inadequate nutrition and poor maternal and infant health. Restriction of specific fish, meat, fruits and vegetables is common among peripartum women in many Southeast Asian countries, but data from Cambodia are lacking. In this mixed-methods study, 335 Cambodian mothers were asked open-e…
Dual modality feeders
Objective: Dual modality feeding (DMF) – feeding human milk interchangeably from the breast and from a bottle – comes with unique practical, emotional and relational challenges, as well as support needs. Yet, there is little research that explores the experiences of individuals who use DMF in the Canadian context. The aim of this study is to explore the practices, challenges, reasons and enablers of DMF. Design: Repeat, semi-structured one-on-one…
Iron deficiency prevalence among pregnant women in Cambodia varies widely by trimester, inflammation adjustments, and across different ferritin thresholds
Iron deficiency (ID) prevalence has been consistently reported as low among non-pregnant women in Cambodia, but less is known about iron status during pregnancy. Assessing iron status during pregnancy is critical, as deficiency can increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. We assessed anemia, ID, and inflammation prevalence in a cohort of pregnant women in Cambodia. Venous blood from 90 pregnant women (12–32 weeks’ gestation) was collected…
A Social-Ecological Model to Explore Multi-Faceted Drivers of Child Marriage
Despite national priorities, legal reforms, and increased investment in interventions, child marriage (CM) remains a significant public health risk, leading to violence, intergenerational nutritional depletion, and poor health outcomes in Bangladesh. Using the social-ecological model (SEM), this iterative qualitative study aimed to understand the drivers of CM at the individual, familial, social/community, and institutional levels to inform polic…
Language processing in breastfed infants at risk of thiamine deficiency benefits from maternal thiamine supplementation
In a double-blind, randomized controlled trial, we investigated relationships between infants' exposure to thiamine and their language-processing ability. Three hundred thirty-five lactating Cambodian mothers of 161 female/174 male infants received either 0, 1.2, 2.4, or 10 mg of thiamine daily, from 2 to 24 weeks postpartum. We assessed infants' language processing at 24 weeks via the infant-directed speech (IDS) task, measuring attentional enha…
Medicine (10 works) · Environmental health (7 works) · Pediatrics (5 works) · Breastfeeding (4 works) · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences (4 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (4 works) · Demography (4 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Demography (3 works)