Systematic review of infant and young child feeding practices in conflict areas: what the evidence advocates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast feeding in conflict settings is known to be the safest way to protect infant and young children from malnourishment and increased risk of infections. This systematic review assesses the evidence on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices in conflict settings.

Methodology

We conducted a search in PubMed and CENTRAL and also searched for grey literature from the year 1980 to August 2019. We included studies conducted in settings inflicted with armed conflict; which comprised settings undergoing conflict, as well as, those within 5 years of its cessation. Studies were included if they discussed IYCF practices, barriers, programmes and guidelines to promote and improve IYCF practices. Two review authors independently evaluated and screened studies for e

SUBMITTER: Rabbani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7488834 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature