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Nourishing Futures: Nutrition Interventions for Children in Conflict Zones

Nourishing Futures: Nutrition Interventions for Children in Conflict Zones

Introduction

In conflict settings, ensuring adequate nutrition for women and children is a pressing challenge. The systematic review titled "Delivering nutrition interventions to women and children in conflict settings" offers critical insights into the delivery, coverage, and effectiveness of nutrition programs in these environments. This blog explores how practitioners can leverage these findings to enhance their skills and improve outcomes for children.

Key Findings from the Review

The review analyzed 91 publications, with a significant focus on interventions in sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. The most common interventions included general food distribution, micronutrient supplementation, and nutrition assessments, primarily targeting children under five and pregnant or lactating women. Notably, the review highlighted several barriers and facilitators to effective intervention delivery.

Barriers to Effective Delivery

Facilitators for Success

Implications for Practitioners

Practitioners working in conflict settings can enhance their skills by focusing on the following strategies:

Encouraging Further Research

The review underscores the need for more rigorous evaluations of nutrition interventions, particularly in non-camp settings and for preventive measures. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to research efforts, focusing on innovative delivery models and integration with early childhood development and mental health services.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Delivering nutrition interventions to women and children in conflict settings: a systematic review.


Citation: Shah, S., Padhani, Z. A., Als, D., Munyuzangabo, M., Gaffey, M. F., Ahmed, W., Siddiqui, F. J., Meteke, S., Kamali, M., Jain, R. P., Radhakrishnan, A., Ataullahjan, A., Das, J. K., & Bhutta, Z. A. (2021). Delivering nutrition interventions to women and children in conflict settings: a systematic review. BMJ Global Health, 6(4), e004897. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2020-004897
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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