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Qualitative, longitudinal exploration of coping strategies and factors facilitating infant and young child feeding practices among mothers in rural Rwanda

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ID15375746
AuthorsJeanine Ahishakiye (0000-0003-3150-3068, University of Rwanda, corresponding author), Lenneke Vaandrager (0000-0003-2805-7423, Wageningen University & Research), Inge D Brouwer (0000-0002-2554-7227, Wageningen University & Research), Maria Koelen (0000-0001-6516-8638, Wageningen University & Research)
Year2021
Volume21
Issue1
Pages103-103
Publication date2021-01-08
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-020-10095-8
PMID33419407
OpenAlexW3120690742
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited38

In challenging contextual conditions, mothers manage to follow the recommended breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices through the interplay of active coping strategies, feeling to be in control and social support. Nutrition promotion interventions that aim to improve IYCF should consider strengthening mothers' capability in gaining greater control of their IYCF practices and the factors facilitating their appropriate IYCF practices

Agriculture · Breastfeeding · Coping (psychology · Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Geography · Livelihood · Poverty · Qualitative research · Social support · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Social Psychology · Pediatrics

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Citation span2025 - 2025 (1)
Highly citedNo

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