Impact of the Intensive Infant and Young Child Feeding Counseling Intervention Program on the Prevention of Wasting and Nutritional Edema in Infants and Children up to 5 Years Old: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Wasting is a key indicator of child survival and well-being. Enhancing practices related to infant and young child feeding (IYCF) is a suggested strategy to mitigate mortality risks and enhance nutritional conditions associated with wasting. Interventions centered on behavioral modifications through IYCF counseling hold promise in increasing the effectiveness of IYCF practices.

Objective

In this review we sought to study the impact of intensive IYCF counseling interventions for preventing wasting and nutritional edema among infants and children up to 5 years of age.

Data sources

We searched 9 electronic databases for articles published up to July 2021, and conducted an updated search on Ovid MEDLINE and MEDLINE for articles published until April 13, 2023. Rand

SUBMITTER: Abdul Rahim K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12603354 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature