Preventative lipid‐based nutrient supplements ( LNS ) and young child feeding practices
Findings from qualitative research in H aiti
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15536375 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Carolyn Lesorogol (0000-0001-8946-0289, Washington University in St. Louis, corresponding author), Sherlie Jean‐Louis (Washington University in St. Louis), Jamie Green (Washington University in St. Louis), Lora L Iannotti (0000-0001-8826-0867, Washington University in St. Louis), Lora Iannotti (Institute for Public Health/Brown School of Social Work Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis Missouri USA) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | S4 |
| Pages | 62-76 |
| Publication date | 2014-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Maternal and Child Nutrition (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1740-8695 • E-ISSN: 1740-8709 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/mcn.12122 |
| PMID | 24784976 |
| OpenAlex | W1532866939 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 18 |
To prevent undernutrition in an urban slum in Haiti, a lipid-based nutrient supplement (LNS) was introduced through a randomised control trial. Food supplementation for young child nutrition has a long history in Haiti, but there is little empirical information regarding the effects of supplementation on young child feeding practices. One of the concerns raised by supplementation is that it may disrupt other positive feeding practices such as breastfeeding and use of other complementary foods, with negative consequences for child nutrition. We conducted 29 in-depth interviews with mother-baby pairs from the three comparison groups: control, 3-month LNS supplementation and 6-month LNS supplementation. Findings from those in the LNS groups indicated high acceptance and satisfaction with LNS and perceptions that it positively affects child health and development. LNS was integrated into and enhanced ongoing complementary feeding practices. The effects of LNS use on duration and perceived quantity of breastfeeding were variable, but generally, breastfeeding was maintained during and after the intervention. Interviews generated insights into beliefs regarding infant and young child feeding practices such as introduction and use of complementary foods, and breastfeeding duration, exclusivity and cessation. Implications for the use of LNS in public health nutrition programmes are discussed
Breastfeeding · Environmental health · Intervention (counseling · Malnutrition · Population · Slum · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Medicine · Nursing · Pediatrics
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2016 - 2020 (5) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |