Engaging fathers to improve complementary feeding is acceptable and feasible in the Lake Zone, Tanzania.

ABSTRACT: In Tanzania, suboptimal complementary feeding practices contribute to high stunting rates. Fathers influence complementary feeding practices, and effective strategies are needed to engage them. The objectives of this research were to examine the acceptability and feasibility of (1) tailored complementary feeding recommendations and (2) engaging fathers in complementary feeding. We conducted trials of improved practices with 50 mothers and 40 fathers with children 6-18 months. At visit 1, mothers reported current feeding practices and fathers participated in focus group discussions. At visit 2, mothers and fathers received individual, tailored counselling and chose new practices to try. After 2 weeks, at visit 3, parents were interviewed individually about their experiences. Interview trans

SUBMITTER: Martin SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8269136 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature