Barriers and Facilitators to Optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in the Central Region of Ghana: Perceptions of Heath Care Providers
Hromi-Fiedler A, Sandow A, Pérez-Escamilla R, Segbedji C, Addo-Lartey A, Aryeetey R. Barriers and Facilitators to Optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in the Central Region of Ghana: Perceptions of Heath Care Providers. Current Developments In Nutrition 2022, 6: 576. PMCID: PMC9193413, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzac060.034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchYoung child feeding practicesBarriers/facilitatorsChild feeding practicesFeeding practicesIYCF counselingOptimal infantCare providersComplementary feeding practicesHeath care providersIndividual-level barriersMulti-level interventionsCross-cutting barriersBreastmilk insufficiencyMaternal hygieneIYCF knowledgeBreast problemsHealth facilitiesHome visitsPolicies/guidelinesCommunity-level characteristicsProvider supportIll healthProvider perspectivesOptimal IYCFLevel barriersInfant and Young Child Feeding Perceptions and Practices Among Caregivers Living in Three Districts in the Central Region of Ghana
Addo-Lartey A, Aryeetey R, Sandow A, Pérez-Escamilla R, Segbedji C, Hromi-Fiedler A. Infant and Young Child Feeding Perceptions and Practices Among Caregivers Living in Three Districts in the Central Region of Ghana. Current Developments In Nutrition 2022, 6: 6009499. DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzac060.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExclusive breastfeedingFeeding recommendationsCaregiver practicesFoods/snacksNon-responsive feeding practicesComplementary feeding recommendationsCaregivers of childrenNight feedsResponsive feedingCaregivers' knowledgePersistent cryingSixth monthMeal frequencyFeeding practicesMethods FiftyIYCF counselingComplementary foodsHunger cuesStomach acheNew foodsInfantsCaregiversResults CaregiversEarly foodFamily food