Shivani Kachwaha
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View article: Maternal and Household-Level Determinants of the Global Diet Quality Score During Pregnancy in India
Maternal and Household-Level Determinants of the Global Diet Quality Score During Pregnancy in India Open
View article: Enhanced quality of nutrition services during antenatal care through interventions to improve maternal nutrition in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and India
Enhanced quality of nutrition services during antenatal care through interventions to improve maternal nutrition in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and India Open
In this study, we provided evidence on various dimensions of service quality that may be improved by interventions to strengthen nutrition services during ANC in diverse low- and middle-income countries.
View article: Corrigendum to “Behavior Change Interventions to Address Unhealthy Food Consumption: A Scoping Review” [Current Developments in Nutrition 8 (2024) 102104]
Corrigendum to “Behavior Change Interventions to Address Unhealthy Food Consumption: A Scoping Review” [Current Developments in Nutrition 8 (2024) 102104] Open
View article: Functional integration of services during the antenatal period can potentially improve childhood growth parameters beyond infancy: findings from a post-interventional follow-up study in West Bengal, India
Functional integration of services during the antenatal period can potentially improve childhood growth parameters beyond infancy: findings from a post-interventional follow-up study in West Bengal, India Open
Background Despite progress, the prevalence of childhood undernutrition in India remains amongst the highest globally. Objective We aimed to evaluate the impact of a functional integration interventional package during the antenatal period…
View article: Utilization of Maternal Nutrition Services During Antenatal Care and Its Association With Nutrition Practices in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and India
Utilization of Maternal Nutrition Services During Antenatal Care and Its Association With Nutrition Practices in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and India Open
View article: Enhanced Quality of Nutrition Services During Antenatal Care Through Interventions to Improve Maternal Nutrition in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and India
Enhanced Quality of Nutrition Services During Antenatal Care Through Interventions to Improve Maternal Nutrition in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and India Open
View article: Corrigendum to ‘Defining a Dichotomous Indicator for Population-Level Assessment of Dietary Diversity Among Pregnant Adolescent Girls and Women:…’ [Curr. Dev. Nutr. 8 (2024) 102053]
Corrigendum to ‘Defining a Dichotomous Indicator for Population-Level Assessment of Dietary Diversity Among Pregnant Adolescent Girls and Women:…’ [Curr. Dev. Nutr. 8 (2024) 102053] Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.102053.].
View article: Behavior Change Interventions to Address Unhealthy Food Consumption: A Scoping Review
Behavior Change Interventions to Address Unhealthy Food Consumption: A Scoping Review Open
View article: Defining a Dichotomous Indicator for Population-Level Assessment of Dietary Diversity Among Pregnant Adolescent Girls and Women: A Secondary Analysis of Quantitative 24-h Recalls from Rural Settings in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, India, and Nepal
Defining a Dichotomous Indicator for Population-Level Assessment of Dietary Diversity Among Pregnant Adolescent Girls and Women: A Secondary Analysis of Quantitative 24-h Recalls from Rural Settings in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, India, and Nepal Open
View article: Functional integration of services during the antenatal period improves childhood growth parameters beyond infancy
Functional integration of services during the antenatal period improves childhood growth parameters beyond infancy Open
Background: Despite progress, the prevalence of childhood undernutrition in India remains amongst the highest globally. Objective: We aimed to evaluate the impact of a functional integration interventional package during the antenatal peri…
View article: Opportunities and barriers for maternal nutrition behavior change: an in-depth qualitative analysis of pregnant women and their families in Uttar Pradesh, India
Opportunities and barriers for maternal nutrition behavior change: an in-depth qualitative analysis of pregnant women and their families in Uttar Pradesh, India Open
Background Maternal undernutrition during pregnancy remains a critical public health issue in India. While evidence-based interventions exist, poor program implementation and limited uptake of behavior change interventions make addressing …
View article: Systems strengthening approach during antenatal care improves maternal nutrition and reduces childhood stunting in West Bengal, India
Systems strengthening approach during antenatal care improves maternal nutrition and reduces childhood stunting in West Bengal, India Open
Background Early childhood growth failure including stunting is associated with suboptimal health and cognitive development outcomes. Despite progress, the prevalence of childhood stunting in India remains amongst the highest globally. Obj…
View article: Disruptions, restorations and adaptations to health and nutrition service delivery in multiple states across India over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020: An observational study
Disruptions, restorations and adaptations to health and nutrition service delivery in multiple states across India over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020: An observational study Open
Background Modeling studies estimated severe impacts of potential service delivery disruptions due to COVID-19 pandemic on maternal and child nutrition outcomes. Although anecdotal evidence exists on disruptions, little is known about the …
View article: Smarter policies for enhanced food security and food system outcomes
Smarter policies for enhanced food security and food system outcomes Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized a multitude of development challenges and opportunities, some of which are new and some ongoing. The disruptions caused by the pandemic have highlighted the interconnections among almost all aspects of …
View article: COVID-19 disruptions to health and nutrition services in Uttar Pradesh, India
COVID-19 disruptions to health and nutrition services in Uttar Pradesh, India Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major disruptions in preventive health and nutrition services around the world, posing particular risks for vulnerable groups such as young children and pregnant women. Early estimates suggest that these di…
View article: Specificity Matters: Unpacking Impact Pathways of Individual Interventions within Bundled Packages Helps Interpret the Limited Impacts of a Maternal Nutrition Intervention in India
Specificity Matters: Unpacking Impact Pathways of Individual Interventions within Bundled Packages Helps Interpret the Limited Impacts of a Maternal Nutrition Intervention in India Open
View article: Maternal Diets in India: Gaps, Barriers, and Opportunities
Maternal Diets in India: Gaps, Barriers, and Opportunities Open
Suboptimal dietary intake is a critical cause of poor maternal nutrition, with several adverse consequences both for mothers and for their children. This study aimed to (1) assess maternal dietary patterns in India; (2) examine enablers an…
View article: Provision and utilisation of health and nutrition services during COVID‐19 pandemic in urban Bangladesh
Provision and utilisation of health and nutrition services during COVID‐19 pandemic in urban Bangladesh Open
The COVID‐19 pandemic is expected to have profound effects on healthcare systems, but little evidence exists on service provision, utilisation, or adaptations. This study aimed to (1) examine the changes to health and nutrition service del…
View article: The Impact of COVID-19 on Household Food Insecurity and Interlinkages With Child Feeding Practices and Coping Strategies in Uttar Pradesh, India
The Impact of COVID-19 on Household Food Insecurity and Interlinkages With Child Feeding Practices and Coping Strategies in Uttar Pradesh, India Open
View article: Impacts of COVID-19 on Provision and Utilization of Health and Nutrition Services in Uttar Pradesh, India: Insights From Phone Surveys and Administrative Data
Impacts of COVID-19 on Provision and Utilization of Health and Nutrition Services in Uttar Pradesh, India: Insights From Phone Surveys and Administrative Data Open
Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has significant potential implications for health systems, but little primary evidence is available on effects on health and nutrition services. We aimed to examine changes in service provision and utiliza…
View article: Provision and Utilization of Health and Nutrition Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Urban Bangladesh
Provision and Utilization of Health and Nutrition Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Urban Bangladesh Open
View article: India’s 2.42 Million Frontline Health Workers Enable Restoration of Health and Nutrition Service Delivery After Early COVID-19 Lockdowns
India’s 2.42 Million Frontline Health Workers Enable Restoration of Health and Nutrition Service Delivery After Early COVID-19 Lockdowns Open
View article: Understanding Implementation and Improving Nutrition Interventions: Barriers and Facilitators of Using Data Strategically to Inform the Implementation of Maternal Nutrition in Uttar Pradesh, India
Understanding Implementation and Improving Nutrition Interventions: Barriers and Facilitators of Using Data Strategically to Inform the Implementation of Maternal Nutrition in Uttar Pradesh, India Open
View article: COVID-19 Disrupted Provision and Utilization of Health and Nutrition Services in Uttar Pradesh, India: Insights from Service Providers, Household Phone Surveys, and Administrative Data
COVID-19 Disrupted Provision and Utilization of Health and Nutrition Services in Uttar Pradesh, India: Insights from Service Providers, Household Phone Surveys, and Administrative Data Open
View article: Strengthening Nutrition Interventions in Antenatal Care Services Affects Dietary Intake, Micronutrient Intake, Gestational Weight Gain, and Breastfeeding in Uttar Pradesh, India: Results of a Cluster-Randomized Program Evaluation
Strengthening Nutrition Interventions in Antenatal Care Services Affects Dietary Intake, Micronutrient Intake, Gestational Weight Gain, and Breastfeeding in Uttar Pradesh, India: Results of a Cluster-Randomized Program Evaluation Open
View article: Impact of COVID-19 on household food insecurity and interlinkages with child feeding practices and coping strategies in Uttar Pradesh, India: a longitudinal community-based study
Impact of COVID-19 on household food insecurity and interlinkages with child feeding practices and coping strategies in Uttar Pradesh, India: a longitudinal community-based study Open
Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic has profound negative impacts on people’s lives, but little is known on its effect on household food insecurity (HFI) in poor setting resources. This study assessed changes in HFI during the pandemic and ex…
View article: Improving maternal nutrition in India through integrated hot-cooked meal programs: A review of implementation evidence
Improving maternal nutrition in India through integrated hot-cooked meal programs: A review of implementation evidence Open
A notable approach to addressing maternal undernutrition during pregnancy in India in recent years has been the integration of hot-cooked meals (HCM) for pregnant and lactating women together with the provision of other health/nutrition se…
View article: Assessing the Economic Feasibility of Assuring Nutritionally Adequate Diets for Vulnerable Populations in Uttar Pradesh, India: Findings from a “Cost of the Diet” Analysis
Assessing the Economic Feasibility of Assuring Nutritionally Adequate Diets for Vulnerable Populations in Uttar Pradesh, India: Findings from a “Cost of the Diet” Analysis Open
Practical, habitual, diet-related behavior change communication to middle- and high-income households and additional social protection for poorer households could enable individuals to achieve optimal nutrient intakes.
View article: Not just money: what mothers value in conditional cash transfer programs in India
Not just money: what mothers value in conditional cash transfer programs in India Open
Introduction Conditional cash transfers (CCTs) have become an important policy tool for increasing demand for key maternal and child health services in low/middle-income countries. Yet, these programs have had variable success in increasin…
View article: Nutrient Adequacy Is Low among Both Self-Declared Lacto-Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Pregnant Women in Uttar Pradesh
Nutrient Adequacy Is Low among Both Self-Declared Lacto-Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Pregnant Women in Uttar Pradesh Open
Poor dietary intake during pregnancy remains a significant public health concern, affecting the health of the mother and fetus. This study examines the adequacy of energy, macronutrient, and micronutrient intakes among self-declared lacto-…