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Characteristics and treatment outcomes of malnutrition among infants aged less than 6 months in North–East Nigeria (2019–2022)

Amat Camacho N, Husain F, Bahya‐Batinda D, Aung E, Chara A,  et al.
2024-06-04 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
2024-06-04 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
Recommendations for the management of malnutrition among infants aged less than 6 months (<6 m) are based on limited evidence. This study aimed to describe the characteristics, treatment...
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How age and sex affect treatment outcomes for children with severe malnutrition: A multi-country secondary data analysis

Thurstans S, Opondo C, Bailey J, Stobaugh H, Loddo F,  et al.
2023-12-04 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
2023-12-04 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
Age and sex influence the risk of childhood wasting. We aimed to determine if wasting treatment outcomes differ by age and sex in children under 5 years, enroled in therapeutic and suppl...
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Burden and risk factors for relapse following successful treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition in young children: Secondary analysis from a randomised trial in Niger

Bliznashka L, Grantz KH, Botton J, Berthé F, Garba S,  et al.
2022-07-21 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
2022-07-21 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
This study aimed to quantify the burden of relapse following successful treatment for uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and to identify associated risk factors in rural Niger...
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Maternal common mental disorder and infant growth--a cross-sectional study from Malawi

Stewart RC, Umar E, Kauye F, Bunn J, Vokhiwa M,  et al.
2008-07-01 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
2008-07-01 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
The objective of the study was to investigate the association between maternal common mental disorder (CMD) and infant growth in rural Malawi. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a ...
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Admission Profile and Discharge Outcomes for Infants Aged Less than 6 Months Admitted to Inpatient Therapeutic Care in 10 Countries. A Secondary Data Analysis

Grijalva-Eternod CS, Kerac M, McGrath M, Wilkinson C, Hirsch JC,  et al.
2016-07-25 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
2016-07-25 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
Evidence on the management of acute malnutrition in infants aged less than 6 months (infants <6mo) is scarce. To understand outcomes using current protocols, we analysed a sample of 24 0...
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Energy needs in the treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition: Secondary analysis to optimize delivery of ready-to-use therapeutic foods

Isanaka S, Andersen CT, Hanson KE, Berthé F, Grais RF,  et al.
2020-03-07 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
2020-03-07 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
Outpatient therapeutic feeding protocols for the treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition in children were initially based on weight gain data from inpatient settings and exp...
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Determinants of dietary practices during pregnancy: A longitudinal qualitative study in Niger

Rosen JG, Clermont A, Kodish SR, Seck AM, Salifou A,  et al.
2018-06-28 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
2018-06-28 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
Undernutrition is associated with maternal morbidity and poor pregnancy outcomes. This qualitative study seeks to understand the multilevel factors influencing maternal dietary practices...
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The relationship between wasting and stunting in young children: A systematic review

Thurstans S, Sessions N, Dolan C, Sadler K, Cichon B,  et al.
2021-09-05 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
2021-09-05 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
In 2014, the Emergency Nutrition Network published a report on the relationship between wasting and stunting. We aim to review evidence generated since that review to better understand t...
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Peanut-based ready-to-use therapeutic food: how acceptable and tolerated is it among malnourished pregnant and lactating women in Bangladesh?

Ali E, Zachariah R, Shams Z, Manzi M, Akter T,  et al.
2013-05-06 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
2013-05-06 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
Within a Medecins Sans Frontieres's nutrition programme in Kamrangirchar slum, Dhaka, Bangladesh this study was conducted to assess the acceptability of a peanut-based ready-to-use thera...
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Feasibility of engaging caregivers in at‐home surveillance of children with uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition

Isanaka S, Berthé F, Nackers F, Tang K, Hanson KE,  et al.
2019-07-23 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
2019-07-23 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
Many factors can contribute to low coverage of treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM), and a limited number of health facilities and trained personnel can constrain the number of ...
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Use of MUAC as the sole discharge criterion from community-based management of severe acute malnutrition in Burkina Faso

Isanaka S, Hanson KE, Frison S, Anderson CT, Cohuet S,  et al.
2018-09-08 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
2018-09-08 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
The use of mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) measurement to screen and determine eligibility for admission to therapeutic feeding programs has been established, but evidence and program...
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Feasibility of engaging caregivers in at-home surveillance of children with uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition

Isanaka S, Berthé F, Nackers F, Tang K, Hanson KE,  et al.
2020-01-01 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
2020-01-01 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
Many factors can contribute to low coverage of treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM), and a limited number of health facilities and trained personnel can constrain the number of ...