- 11/01/2017
Accurate estimation of gestational age is important for both clinical and public health purposes. Estimates of gestational age using fetal ultrasound measurements are considered most accurate but are frequently unavailable in low- and middle-income countries. The objective of this study was to assess the validity of last menstrual period and Farr neonatal examination estimates of gestational age, compared to ultrasound estimates, in a large cohort of women in Vietnam.
- 29/12/2016
The objective of this study was to conduct nutrition education based on a market-driven approach guided by the government, in order to develop an effective and feasible model for the promotion of iron-fortified soy sauce in China in one pilot site in the city of Jinhua, Zhejiang Province.
- 27/06/2018
The objective of this paper is to analyze the content of documents used to guide mandatory fortification programs for cereal grains. Legislation, standards, and monitoring documents, which are used to confirm fortification, were collected from countries with mandatory wheat flour, maize flour, and/or rice fortification.
- 01/09/2016
Rice fortification provides an opportunity to deliver essential micronutrients to populations that consume rice as a dietary staple. The objective of this study was to describe miller and public sector experiences and perspectives on rice fortification with micronutrients in Colombia and offer recommendations for policy makers.
- 01/09/2014
The purpose of this study is provide nationally representative data on the prevalence of anaemia, vitamin A and Fe deficiencies among pre-school age children (pre-SAC) and non-pregnant women of reproductive age (WRA), and on vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies in WRA, and the influence of inflammation on their interpretation.
- 07/06/2016
Docosahexanoic acid (DHA) is an important constituent of the brain. Evidence from well-designed intervention trials of the long-term benefits of increasing DHA intake during pregnancy has been sparse. This study evaluated global cognition, behavior, and attention at age 5 years in the offspring of Mexican women who participated in a randomized controlled trial of prenatal DHA supplementation.
- 16/05/2017
Poor adherence to micronutrient supplementation often limits the effectiveness of public health programs. The objective of this study was to describe the predictors of adherence to preconception and prenatal micronutrient supplementation among women participating in a randomized control trial in Vietnam.
- 09/03/2016
The WHO issued a strong recommendation that pregnant women be provided calcium supplements to prevent preeclampsia. This is the first recommended nutritional intervention to prevent this condition, a leading cause of maternal mortality globally. This article summarizes key evidence on a number of issues that require further clarification and guidance on calcium intake.
- 01/05/2015
The objective of this paper was to explore the perceptions of health providers and beneficiaries of the Oportunidades Program in Mexico about the practice of physical activity during pregnancy and postpartum, and to identify characteristics of the counseling on the subject in the first level of health care.
- 01/07/2018
Performance-based financing (PBF) directed at healthcare providers has shown potential to improve quantity and quality of maternal and child health services. This study implemented a longitudinal-controlled proof-of-concept PBF intervention at health facilities and with community-based associations focused on preventing vertical transmission of HIV (PVT) in rural Mozambique.
