Improving nutritional status among urban poor children in sub-Saharan Africa: An evidence-informed Delphi-based consultation.

ABSTRACT: In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), rapid urbanisation coupled with the high prevalence of infant and young child (IYC) undernutrition in low-income settings means that interventions to support IYC nutrition are a priority. Little is known about how urbanisation influences IYC feeding (IYCF) practices, and evidence-based interventions to improve IYC health/nutrition in the urban poor are lacking. Therefore, this research aimed to (a) systematically review evidence on interventions for improving the nutritional status of IYC aged 6-23 months living in urban poor areas (PROSPERO CRD42018091265) and (b) engage stakeholders to identify the highest ranking evidence gaps for improving IYCF programmes/policies. First, a rapid systematic review was conducted. This focused on the literature published rega

SUBMITTER: Mutisya M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7988854 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature