Matern Child Nutr April 2023 PMID 36484395

How COVID-19 affected food systems, health service delivery and maternal and infant nutrition practices: Implications for moving forward in Kenya.

Brenda Ahoya, Justine A Kavle, Laura Kiige, Constance Gathi, Betty Samburu, Lucy Maina, Lacey Ramirez, Rose Wambu, Patrick Codjia

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Peak: 10 in Jan 2023

across 2 sources since Dec 2022

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The discussions vividly emphasize the importance of protecting maternal and infant nutrition, with phrases like 'safeguarding and promoting exclusive breastfeeding' and references to 'food insecurity' and 'health system disruptions.' The tone is proactive and solution-focused, reflecting an understanding of the critical influence these issues have on health outcomes during crises, which supports the high scores for interest and impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions show strong support for the importance of safeguarding maternal and infant nutrition during COVID-19, with emphasis on promoting breastfeeding and food security.

InterestHigh interest

The topics spark high interest, focusing on critical issues like food systems, health service delivery, and nutrition practices impacted by the pandemic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants demonstrate active engagement by referencing frameworks, emphasizing their own studies, and sharing specific actions like promoting exclusive breastfeeding and social support measures.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight significant concerns and strategies related to policy and practice changes needed to mitigate COVID-19's effects, indicating high perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

The COVID-19 pandemic led to decreased attendance at maternal health services and caused confusion among health workers about breastfeeding guidance, resulting in early infant formula use and delays in breastfeeding initiation in Kenya.
Food insecurity increased due to unemployment, rising food prices, and limited social support, prompting pregnant and lactating women to skip meals or reduce food intake.
Moving forward, Kenya should focus on health education, social protection, and multisectoral support to sustain breastfeeding, improve maternal nutrition, and strengthen food and health systems during crises.]

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Impact of COVID-19 on Food Systems and Maternal Nutrition in Kenya

The COVID-19 pandemic led to decreased maternal health service attendance and confusion about breastfeeding guidance. Food insecurity increased due to unemployment and rising prices, affecting maternal and infant…

Medicine RTCL TV · Jun 18, 2023 8 views

Dr. Justine Kavle

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Leonard Katalambula

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RT @PatrickCodjia: Safeguarding and promoting exclusive breastfeeding, a quality nutritious #diets to young children and women - A minimu…

Jan 17, 2023 · 3 shares · 374 followers View post →

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RT @PatrickCodjia: Safeguarding and promoting exclusive breastfeeding, a quality nutritious #diets to young children and women - A minimu…

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Kavle Consulting

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RT @PatrickCodjia: Safeguarding and promoting exclusive breastfeeding, a quality nutritious #diets to young children and women - A minimu…

Jan 17, 2023 · 3 shares · 271 followers View post →

Patrick Codjia

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Jan 17, 2023 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 547 followers View post →

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Jan 11, 2023 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 271 followers View post →

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Rebecca Sear

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How COVID‐19 affected food systems, health service delivery and maternal and infant nutrition practices: Implications for moving forward in Kenya https://t.co/6HvrMY7kHC

Jan 7, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 12,702 followers View post →

Kavle Consulting

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Jan 4, 2023 · 8 likes · 271 followers View post →

Patrick Codjia

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Dec 12, 2022 · 4 shares · 547 followers View post →

Constance Gathi

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RT @JKavle: As we were about ready to present our #covid19

Dec 10, 2022 · 4 shares · 79 followers View post →

Kavle Consulting

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Dec 10, 2022 · 4 shares · 271 followers View post →

Dr. Justine Kavle

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Dec 9, 2022 · 14 likes · 4 shares · 904 followers View post →

How COVID-19 affected food systems, health service delivery and maternal and infant nutrition practices: Implications for moving forward in Kenya.

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Impact of COVID-19 on Food Systems and Maternal Nutrition in Kenya