Courtney H Schnefke
Biographic Data
| ID | 6265256 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Courtney H Schnefke |
| GIVEN NAMES | Courtney H |
| FAMILY NAME | Schnefke |
| SIGNATURE | SCHNEFKE C H |
| AFFILIATIONS | RTI International |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0181-1502 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Attitudes, beliefs and social norms regarding infant and young child feeding among Nigerian mothers, fathers and grandmothers across time
Infant and young child feeding (IYCF) interventions in low-resource countries mainly target pregnant women and mothers of young children; however, fathers and grandmothers also influence IYCF practices. We conducted focus group discussions with mothers, fathers and grandmothers of young children across three time points in areas where an IYCF social and behaviour change intervention was implemented in Nigeria to explore differences by participant…
Food purchasing decisions of Malawian mothers with young children in households experiencing the nutrition transition
As overweight/obesity prevalence increases in sub-Saharan Africa, information is needed about factors influencing food purchases in households with overweight members. This study assessed food purchasing decisions of Malawian mothers with young children (N = 54 dry season, N = 55 rainy season) among whom the mother, child, or both were overweight. Research assistants completed structured observations of mothers shopping for food during the dry se…
Ethiopian mothers' experiences with micronutrient powders: Perspectives from continuing and noncontinuing users
As part of a formative evaluation of a micronutrient powder (MNP) trial in Ethiopia that was organized according to a programme impact pathway model, we conducted in-depth focused ethnographic interviews with caregivers of children between 6 and 23 months who had accepted to try "Desta," a locally branded MNP. After stratification into two subgroups by child age, respondents were randomly selected from lists of caregivers who had received MNP fro…
Optimizing portion-size estimation aids: A formative evaluation in Malawi
Objective: To investigate preferences for and ease-of-use perceptions of different aspects of printed and digitally displayed photographic portion-size estimation aids (PSEA) in a low-resource setting and to document accuracy of portion-size selections using PSEA with different visual characteristics. Design: A convergent mixed-methods design and stepwise approach were used to assess characteristics of interest in isolation. Participants served t…
Using Trials of Improved Practices to identify practices to address the double burden of malnutrition among Rwandan children
Objective: Low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) are increasingly experiencing the double burden of malnutrition. Studies to identify ‘double-duty’ actions that address both undernutrition and overweight in sub-Saharan Africa are needed. We aimed to identify acceptable behaviours to achieve more optimal feeding and physical activity practices among both under- and overweight children in Rwanda, a sub-Saharan LMIC with one of the largest recent …
Validation of a digitally displayed photographic food portion-size estimation aid among women in urban and rural Malawi
Objective: To validate digitally displayed photographic portion-size estimation aids (PSEA) against a weighed meal record and compare findings with an atlas of printed photographic PSEA and actual prepared-food PSEA in a low-income country. Design: Participants served themselves water and five prepared foods, which were weighed separately before the meal and again after the meal to measure any leftovers. Participants returned the following day an…
Food purchasing decisions of Malawian mothers with young children in households experiencing the nutrition transition
As overweight/obesity prevalence increases in sub-Saharan Africa, information is needed about factors influencing food purchases in households with overweight members. This study assessed food purchasing decisions of Malawian mothers with young children (N = 54 dry season, N = 55 rainy season) among whom the mother, child, or both were overweight. Research assistants completed structured observations of mothers shopping for food during the dry se…
Ethiopian mothers' experiences with micronutrient powders: Perspectives from continuing and noncontinuing users
As part of a formative evaluation of a micronutrient powder (MNP) trial in Ethiopia that was organized according to a programme impact pathway model, we conducted in-depth focused ethnographic interviews with caregivers of children between 6 and 23 months who had accepted to try "Desta," a locally branded MNP. After stratification into two subgroups by child age, respondents were randomly selected from lists of caregivers who had received MNP fro…
Optimizing portion-size estimation aids: A formative evaluation in Malawi
Objective: To investigate preferences for and ease-of-use perceptions of different aspects of printed and digitally displayed photographic portion-size estimation aids (PSEA) in a low-resource setting and to document accuracy of portion-size selections using PSEA with different visual characteristics. Design: A convergent mixed-methods design and stepwise approach were used to assess characteristics of interest in isolation. Participants served t…
Using Trials of Improved Practices to identify practices to address the double burden of malnutrition among Rwandan children
Objective: Low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) are increasingly experiencing the double burden of malnutrition. Studies to identify ‘double-duty’ actions that address both undernutrition and overweight in sub-Saharan Africa are needed. We aimed to identify acceptable behaviours to achieve more optimal feeding and physical activity practices among both under- and overweight children in Rwanda, a sub-Saharan LMIC with one of the largest recent …
Validation of a digitally displayed photographic food portion-size estimation aid among women in urban and rural Malawi
Objective: To validate digitally displayed photographic portion-size estimation aids (PSEA) against a weighed meal record and compare findings with an atlas of printed photographic PSEA and actual prepared-food PSEA in a low-income country. Design: Participants served themselves water and five prepared foods, which were weighed separately before the meal and again after the meal to measure any leftovers. Participants returned the following day an…
Food purchasing decisions of Malawian mothers with young children in households experiencing the nutrition transition
As overweight/obesity prevalence increases in sub-Saharan Africa, information is needed about factors influencing food purchases in households with overweight members. This study assessed food purchasing decisions of Malawian mothers with young children (N = 54 dry season, N = 55 rainy season) among whom the mother, child, or both were overweight. Research assistants completed structured observations of mothers shopping for food during the dry se…
Attitudes, beliefs and social norms regarding infant and young child feeding among Nigerian mothers, fathers and grandmothers across time
Infant and young child feeding (IYCF) interventions in low-resource countries mainly target pregnant women and mothers of young children; however, fathers and grandmothers also influence IYCF practices. We conducted focus group discussions with mothers, fathers and grandmothers of young children across three time points in areas where an IYCF social and behaviour change intervention was implemented in Nigeria to explore differences by participant…
Child Nutrition and Water Access (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (3 works) · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues (2 works) · Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling (2 works) · Intervention (counseling (2 works) · Nutritional Studies and Diet (2 works)