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View article: The influence of nutritional status, the home environment, and schooling on behavioral outcomes of hyperactivity and inattention among grade-school children in rural Nepal
The influence of nutritional status, the home environment, and schooling on behavioral outcomes of hyperactivity and inattention among grade-school children in rural Nepal Open
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children is characterized by frequent inattention and/or hyperactivity that can affect child development, including learning, social adaptation, and mental health. Despite the impact of th…
View article: Maternal and Infant Determinants of Zinc Status and Zinc’s Association with Anthropometry in 3-Month-Old Bangladeshi Infants
Maternal and Infant Determinants of Zinc Status and Zinc’s Association with Anthropometry in 3-Month-Old Bangladeshi Infants Open
Background/Objectives: Zinc deficiency remains a public health concern in South Asia but is rarely studied through gestation to infancy. Methods: We identified maternal and infant factors related to plasma zinc of 3 mo old Bangladeshi infa…
View article: Prenatal and preschool micronutrient supplementation and behavioral outcomes in school-aged children in Nepal—a cohort study
Prenatal and preschool micronutrient supplementation and behavioral outcomes in school-aged children in Nepal—a cohort study Open
Our study shows potential benefit of early life exposure to micronutrient supplementation for child-related behavior outcomes in a South Asian setting where inadequate diets and nutrition deficiencies exist.
View article: Dietary diversity as a modifier of the effect of supplementation with multiple micronutrients during pregnancy on low birth weight in a randomized controlled trial in Bangladesh
Dietary diversity as a modifier of the effect of supplementation with multiple micronutrients during pregnancy on low birth weight in a randomized controlled trial in Bangladesh Open
In rural Bangladesh, where maternal dietary diversity was generally low, MMS (compared with IFA) supplementation had the strongest effect on reducing low birth weight among pregnant females with the least diverse diet, possibly reflecting …
View article: Trends and determinants of prelacteal feeding practice in rural Bangladesh from 2004 to 2019: A multivariate decomposition analysis
Trends and determinants of prelacteal feeding practice in rural Bangladesh from 2004 to 2019: A multivariate decomposition analysis Open
Prelacteal feeding (PLF)—giving infants food or liquid other than breastmilk within the first 3 days of life—remains common and hinders optimal breastfeeding in Bangladesh. This study assessed changes in PLF practices in rural Bangladesh f…
View article: Factors associated with Nugent-bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy and postpartum among women in rural northwestern Bangladesh
Factors associated with Nugent-bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy and postpartum among women in rural northwestern Bangladesh Open
Community-based longitudinal data on factors linked to bacterial vaginosis (BV) during and after pregnancy in Bangladesh are limited. Using data from a rural randomized trial of vitamin A and β-carotene supplementation, we examined factors…
View article: Assessing equity in effects of nutritional supplementation for child growth, development, and anemia
Assessing equity in effects of nutritional supplementation for child growth, development, and anemia Open
Undernutrition in early childhood causes stunted growth, cognitive delays, and anemia, with effects often magnified among children from the poorest households. Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) are effective in addre…
View article: Measuring feasibility: complex questions need complex tools
Measuring feasibility: complex questions need complex tools Open
We sought to assess the feasibility of mainstreaming balanced energy protein supplementation, a maternal nutrition intervention, into Bangladesh’s routine antenatal care system in tandem with an ongoing effectiveness trial in northwestern …
View article: The impact of enhancing nutrition and antenatal infection treatment on birth outcomes in Amhara, Ethiopia: a pragmatic factorial, cluster-randomised clinical effectiveness study
The impact of enhancing nutrition and antenatal infection treatment on birth outcomes in Amhara, Ethiopia: a pragmatic factorial, cluster-randomised clinical effectiveness study Open
Introduction We aimed to determine the impact of antenatal interventions to optimise maternal nutrition and infection management on birth outcomes in Ethiopia. Methods We conducted a pragmatic, open-label, 2×2 factorial randomised clinical…
View article: Investigating biological mechanisms of adverse birth outcomes and early child development in Amhara, Ethiopia: protocol of biospecimen collection and analysis of the Enhancing Nutrition and Antenatal Infection Treatment (ENAT) randomised effectiveness study
Investigating biological mechanisms of adverse birth outcomes and early child development in Amhara, Ethiopia: protocol of biospecimen collection and analysis of the Enhancing Nutrition and Antenatal Infection Treatment (ENAT) randomised effectiveness study Open
Introduction Maternal undernutrition and infections during pregnancy may influence birth and long-term child development outcomes. Characterising the micronutrient, metabolomic and microbiome profiles of pregnant women and infants may eluc…
View article: What works for anemia reduction among women of reproductive age? Synthesized findings from the exemplars in anemia project
What works for anemia reduction among women of reproductive age? Synthesized findings from the exemplars in anemia project Open
A context-specific, multisectoral approach is needed to decrease WRA anemia, incorporating direct nutritional interventions and indirect strategies within the health and nonhealth sectors. Lessons from the successes and challenges from exe…
View article: Urinary tract infections among pregnant women in rural West Amhara, Ethiopia: Prevalence, bacterial etiology, risk factors, and antimicrobial resistance patterns
Urinary tract infections among pregnant women in rural West Amhara, Ethiopia: Prevalence, bacterial etiology, risk factors, and antimicrobial resistance patterns Open
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in pregnant women can lead to pyelonephritis and preterm birth. We assessed UTI prevalence, etiology, antimicrobial resistance, and associated risk factors among pregnant women receiving antenatal care in ru…
View article: Micronutrient dose response (MiNDR) study among women of reproductive age and pregnant women in rural Bangladesh: study protocol for double-blind, randomised, controlled trials
Micronutrient dose response (MiNDR) study among women of reproductive age and pregnant women in rural Bangladesh: study protocol for double-blind, randomised, controlled trials Open
Introduction Optimising the micronutrient status of women before and during reproduction confers benefits to them and their offspring. Antenatal multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS), given as a daily tablet with nutrients at ~1 recomme…
View article: Caregiver Feeding Behaviours and Child Dietary Diversity and Growth in Rural Bangladesh
Caregiver Feeding Behaviours and Child Dietary Diversity and Growth in Rural Bangladesh Open
This study examined relations between caregiver feeding behaviours, child dietary diversity and anthropometry at 24 months of age in rural Bangladesh. Twenty‐four hours dietary recall, weight and length data were collected on 4733 children…
View article: Complementary Food Supplements Fill Energy and Protein Gaps among Children with Dietary Inadequacy in a Complementary Feeding Trial in Rural Bangladesh
Complementary Food Supplements Fill Energy and Protein Gaps among Children with Dietary Inadequacy in a Complementary Feeding Trial in Rural Bangladesh Open
CFSs can significantly bridge energy and protein intake gaps. With earlier trial findings that CFSs filled micronutrient gaps and improved growth, these findings strengthen evidence supporting using CFSs for improved health outcomes. This …
View article: Impact of maternal antenatal nutrition and infection treatment interventions on Longitudinal Infant Development and Growth in rural Ethiopia: protocol of the LIDG child follow-up study
Impact of maternal antenatal nutrition and infection treatment interventions on Longitudinal Infant Development and Growth in rural Ethiopia: protocol of the LIDG child follow-up study Open
Introduction Maternal undernutrition and inflammation in utero may significantly impact the neurodevelopmental potential of offspring. However, few studies have investigated the effects of pregnancy interventions on long-term child growth …