Conceptualizing multi-level determinants of infant and young child nutrition in the Republic of Marshall Islands-a socio-ecological perspective.

ABSTRACT: The East and Pacific region includes 14 Pacific Island Countries where, between 2000 and 2016, indicators of stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies have plateaued or worsened, while rates of overweight, obesity, and associated disease have risen. The Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) is no exception: maternal and child nutrition indicators have not improved in decades. A study of the contemporary factors shaping the RMI nutrition situation was needed for informing policy and tailoring interventions. This formative study had an iterative design utilizing qualitative methods. An exploratory Phase 1 included 59 semi-structured interviews with community members, 86 free lists with caregivers, 8 participatory workshops, and 20 meal observations (round 1). Findings were synthesized t

SUBMITTER: Kodish SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10022247 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature