Development of community-based, cultural-specific infant and young child feeding education material in rural Eastern Cape Province, South Africa: a study protocol
Vhutshilo Makwarela,
Lize Havemann-Nel,
Hester-Maria Burger
et al.
Abstract:Background
Undernutrition, including stunting, continues to impact child health globally. Stunting remains persistent in low and middle-income countries, including South Africa. The Eastern Cape Province has a high stunting prevalence. Contributing factors include poor infant and young child feeding, lack of infant and young child feeding knowledge, and detrimental cultural-specific practices. Understanding specific barriers preventing improved infant and young child feeding is important to ensure the United … Show more
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