Taking Care of Children
Applying Anthropology in Maternal and Child Nutrition and Health
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 18960472 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gretel H Pelto (Cornell University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 237-243 |
| Publication date | 2008-09-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Human Organization (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0018-7259 • E-ISSN: 1938-3517 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.17730/humo.67.3.a061k11413627467 |
| OpenAlex | W2082638751 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 8 |
Bringing anthropology to bear on programs and policies in nutrition and health requires the application of both theory and method. This paper describes several examples, drawing from my experiences related to infant and young child feeding and management of infectious disease in children. Part of the task is reframing the dominant biomedical and economic models to encompass the sociocultural contexts in which caregiving behaviors are embedded and elucidate their implications for the design and implementation of interventions. Another aspect is the development of tools that facilitate the use of anthropological methods in public health and nutrition. Thirdly, applying anthropological theories and methods to explicate the systems that deliver services and meaningful engagement with these systems so that the results can be used to improve nutrition and health interventions is another key focus. Finally, it is essential that we remain grounded in our anthropological roots and critically appraise and reapprais
Child health · Developmental psychology · Sociology · Anthropology · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Medicine · Psychology · Pediatrics
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| Citations per year | 0.53 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2011 - 2026 (16) |
| Highly cited | No |