Improving nutritional status among urban poor children in sub-Saharan Africa: An evidence-informed Delphi-based consultation Posted on 04/11/2021 by David Waiganjo PUBLICATIONS RESOURCES // PUBLICATIONS Journal Articles Improving nutritional status among urban poor children in sub-Saharan Africa: An evidence-informed Delphi-based consultation Maternal and Child Wellbeing November 2021 In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), rapid urbanisation coupled with the high prevalence of infant and young child (IYC) undernutrition in low-income settings means that interventions to support IYC nutrition are a priority. Little is known about how urbanisation influences IYC feeding (IYCF) practices, and evidence-based interventions to improve IYC health/nutrition in the urban poor are lacking. Therefore, this research aimed to (a) systematically review evidence on interventions for improving the nutritional status of IYC aged 6–23 months living in urban poor areas and (b) engage stakeholders to identify the highest ranking evidence gaps for improving IYCF programmes/policies. Download CONTRIBUTORS Head of Maternal and Child Wellbeing Elizabeth Kimani-Murage Elizabeth, a Public Health Nutrition Specialist and a Research Scientist… View Profile SIMILAR PUBLICATIONS Technical Reports Women’s participation in household decision-making and higher dietary diversity: findings from nationally representative data from Ghana Journal Articles Women’s education and utilization of maternal health services in Africa: a multi-country and socioeconomic status analysis Journal Articles Who Helps Single Mothers in Nairobi? The Role of Kin Support Journal Articles What does quality maternity care mean in a context of medical pluralism? Perspectives of women in Nigeria Briefing Papers What are the Benefits of Subsidized Early Childcare? Evidence from Kenya Short Report Urban Profile Kenya Short Report Urban Nutrition Case Study Briefing Papers Urban Health Assessment: Nutrition and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Challenges Facing Children and Adolescents in Urban Slums in Nairobi Briefing Papers Urban health assessment: Nutrition and Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) challenges faced by children and adolescents in urban slums in Nairobi