How is parental education associated with infant and young child feeding in Bangladesh? a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Education is expected to bring about positive behavioral changes which could lead to improved health behaviors. Parental education is a primary determinant of child health and development. However, some evidence showed inverse associations between high parental education and recommended infant and young child feeding (IYCF) in Bangladesh. How the association of parental education differs with specific IYCF components has not been reviewed. Therefore, the role of parental education on optimal IYCF practices in Bangladesh appears to be inconclusive. The objective of this review is to summarize how parental education is associated with IYCF practices in Bangladesh.

Method

This review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Met

SUBMITTER: Sarkar P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10022043 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature