Publications by authors named "M Kerac"
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- * A secondary analysis from previous trials found that linear growth and weight gain velocities in children with SAM were similar between the new simplified treatment and the standard treatment, despite using lower RUTF doses.
- * The results suggest that using a reduced RUTF dosage for treating SAM does not negatively impact linear growth or overall growth velocities, indicating that the simplified protocol is an effective option.
An integrated care pathway to manage small and nutritionally at-risk infants under 6 months (u6m) and their mothers (MAMI Care Pathway) is consistent with 2023 WHO malnutrition guidelines and is being tested in a randomised controlled trial (RCT) in Ethiopia. To optimise trial implementation, we investigated contextual fit with key local stakeholders. We used scenario-based interviews with 17 health workers and four district managers to explore perceived feasibility.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMaternal/caregivers' mental health (MMH) and child nutrition are both poor in low- and middle-income countries. Links between the two are plausible but poorly researched. Our aim was to inform future malnutrition management programmes by better understanding associations between MMH and nutritional status of infants aged under six month (u6m).
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- - The study investigated non-exclusive breastfeeding (NEBF) as a public health issue, highlighting that its prevalence differs based on sociodemographic, economic, and environmental factors related to livelihood security in two distinct areas.
- - A survey involving 1,060 mother-infant pairs was conducted, using statistical analysis methods to evaluate the influence of various factors on NEBF, identifying significant associations through binary logistic regression.
- - Results indicated that 51% of mothers practiced NEBF, with higher risks linked to not remembering the infant's birth date and male infants in livelihood-insecure areas, while well-educated household heads and lower socioeconomic status were protective factors in livelihood-secure areas.
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- The 'double burden of malnutrition' means that some people can be both undernourished and overweight at the same time, which is a big problem in many countries.
- Even though some places have improved their nutrition, more people in cities are becoming overweight, especially after growing up with poor nutrition.
- Researchers believe we need to rethink how we study this issue and focus more on different factors like the environment and food systems to come up with better solutions.