2021
DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzab045_052
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Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in Tanzania: The Impact of Mass Media and Interpersonal Communication

Abstract: Objectives We tested the hypothesis that mothers of infants < 2 y of age exposed to nutrition and health-focused radio and TV spots (M), interpersonal counselling (IPC), or both (M + IPC) were more likely than mothers with no exposure to media nor IPC to initiate breastfeeding in the first hour of life, breastfeed exclusively, introduce foods and liquids in addition to breastmilk at 6 mo, and feed the child a minimally acceptable diet. … Show more

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“…The ASTUTE communications components have been shown to be successful and powerful in the region studied [ 33 ]. Future campaigns in other regions designed to promote good practices to guard against stunting should include extensive formative research to ensure messaging platforms that are culturally specific and tailored to the target audience.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The ASTUTE communications components have been shown to be successful and powerful in the region studied [ 33 ]. Future campaigns in other regions designed to promote good practices to guard against stunting should include extensive formative research to ensure messaging platforms that are culturally specific and tailored to the target audience.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%