Exploring the feeding practices of mothers of under-five children and how household members influence exclusive breastfeeding in Jigawa State, Nigeria - A qualitative study.

Child nutrition interventions in low-income settings are variably effective as strategies often focus on primary caregivers, with less attention given to other household members. This study explored the influence of household members on exclusive breastfeeding and the feeding practices of mothers of under-five children in Jigawa State, Northern Nigeria. As part of a cluster randomised controlled trial in Jigawa State, we conducted an ethnographic process evaluation.

Provider and community perceptions of integrated COVID-19 and routine childhood immunisation programmes in Nigeria: a qualitative exploratory study.

Background: In Nigeria, COVID-19 vaccines were delivered through outreach activities, as well as integrated within routine immunisation. However, evaluations of integrated approaches for novel vaccines are scarce. We aimed to understand the perceived benefits and challenges of integrating the COVID-19 vaccine within routine immunisation in Nigeria, and identify ways to strengthen this approach.

Healthcare worker practices for HPV vaccine recommendation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Healthcare workers (HCWs) are trusted sources of information for vaccination and their attitude toward vaccination is thus critical. We aimed to synthesize existing literature on healthcare workers' HPV vaccine confidence and their practices of recommending this vaccine. We conducted a systematic literature review and meta-analysis, with the search conducted last in March 2024.