Measuring the quality of mother-child feeding interactions: A study of indicators for responsive feedingSummary: This brief describes findings from an IYCN-sponsored study in Peru, which validated indicators for responsive feeding by comparing mothers’ observed...
Men as positive agents of change: Findings from a formative assessmentSummary: This document summarizes the results of an assessment in Kenya’s Western and Eastern Provinces to learn how to best engage men in support of...
Mozambique: Advancing the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in facilities and communitiesSummary: This country brief offers a summary of IYCN’s efforts to enhance community- and facility-based nutrition services in Mozambique. The project...
Opportunities to Improve Nutrition through Urban Gardens Program Activities in Ethiopia: Summary Report of Current Practices from Qualitative and Quantitative Research StudiesSummary: This report compiles findings and conclusions from several qualitative assessments, designed and implemented by the IYCN Project, and quantitative...
Qualitative Assessment of Maternal Nutrition Practices in ZambiaSummary: This report of the findings from a qualitative assessment conducted jointly by IYCN and the National Food and Nutrition Commission provides insight...
Qualitative Assessment of Nutrition, PMTCT, and OVC Services: Addis Ababa and Oromia, EthiopiaSummary: This assessment, conducted in health centers in the regions of Addis Ababa and Oromia, provides insight into nutrition services and practices in...
Rapid Qualitative Assessment: Beliefs and attitudes around infant and young child feeding in KenyaSummary: This report documents the results of a rapid assessment of beliefs and attitudes around infant and young child feeding in 11 districts in Kenya. The...
Review of Existing Nutrition-Related Policies, Materials, and Institutions in EthiopiaSummary: This report examines Ethiopia’s nutrition-related policies, materials, and institutions to assist in improving the environment for provision of...
Summary of sociocultural and epidemiological findings on infant and young child feeding in 11 countriesThis document provides a summary of quantitative and qualitative data from IYCN formative assessments and existing literature from 11 countries, highlighting...
The Basics: Planning for Formative Research for Infant and Young Child Feeding PracticesThis guide is intended to assist researchers, who are already familiar with formative research methods, in conducting formative assessments for infant and...