Interventions for enhancing child survival practices among caregivers of under-five children in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Child survival is a significant public health concern, especially in low and middle-income countries. Understanding the effectiveness and scope of interventions applied hitherto, in terms of quality, is crucial for developing strategies to reduce under-five mortality.

Objective

This scoping review aimed to identify interventions implemented to promote child survival practices among mothers and caregivers of children under five, as well as their outcomes.

Method

The review used Arksey and O'Malley's methodological framework and adhered to PRISMA-ScR for transparency and rigour. Sub-Saharan African studies published between 2014 and 2024 were searched using electronic databases such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Scopus.

Result

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SUBMITTER: Ibor GO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12709690 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature