PLOS Glob Public Health March 2023 PMID 36996036

Behaviour change interventions improve maternal and child nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review.

Daniella Watson, Patience Mushamiri, Paula Beeri, Toussaint Rouamba, Sarah Jenner, Simone Proebstl, Sarah H Kehoe, Kate A Ward, Mary Barker, Wendy Lawrence

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30
Peak: 15 in Apr 2023
across 3 sources since Mar 2023

Extended reach

107,131
potential audience

Total likes

56

Video views

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Mar 2023 – Jul 2023

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a collective interest in integrating behavioral science into nutrition programs, with phrases like 'How can we design better nutrition programmes?' and references to models such as #HealthPsychology and the Behaviour Change Wheel. The tone is instructive and optimistic, emphasizing the potential for these interventions to improve maternal and child health outcomes across Africa, demonstrating moderate engagement and appreciation for evidence-based approaches.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive findings of the systematic review, emphasizing the value of behavior change models in nutrition interventions.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show a moderate level of curiosity, with users interested in applying behavioral science to improve maternal and child health, but perhaps not deeply exploring the methodological details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts often reference specific models like the Behaviour Change Wheel and COM-B, indicating active engagement with the content and a desire to connect theory with practice.

ImpactModerate impact

There is a shared perception that incorporating behavior change strategies could significantly influence health programs, suggesting recognition of the article's potential impact on intervention design.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review examined whether nutrition interventions that include behavior change strategies are effective in improving maternal and child nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa, finding that those incorporating functions like persuasion and incentivization tend to be most successful.
  • Studies applying behavior change theories and techniques showed significant positive impacts on outcomes such as infant growth, household diet, and maternal mental health, highlighting the importance of including behavior change components in interventions.
  • The review recommends using behavior change models like the Behaviour Change Wheel to design more effective interventions and advocates for collaboration among experts in behavior change, nutrition, policy, and intervention design to improve maternal and child health outcomes in the region.]

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Dr Daniella Watson
@DaniellaWatson_ · X

How can we design better #Nutrition interventions? We can use models from #HealthPsychology Our systematic review shows the Behaviour Change Wheel & COM-B functions that improve mother & child nutrition in communities in Africa, published in @PLOSGPH

Apr 3, 2023 · 34 likes · 13 shares · 806 followers View post →
PLOS Global Public Health
@PLOSGPH · X

Daniella Watson conducted a systematic review aimed to determine whether maternal and child interventions that included behaviour change functions were effective. https://t.co/Y0gbnjSbkk https://t.co/NFEbzFf9IE

Apr 7, 2023 · 15 likes · 6 shares · 11,038 followers View post →
Dr Daniella Watson
@DaniellaWatson_ · X

How can we design better nutrition programmes? ⬇️Read my story in @TC_Africa on how #HealthPsychology & #BehaviouralScience models can be used to understand people's lives & improve their health ➡️Story based on our paper published in @PLOSGPH journal https://t.co/PFKwznV10d https://t.co/kCGG0dKIbG

May 24, 2023 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 806 followers View post →
Equity & Health
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RT @DaniellaWatson_: How can we design better #Nutrition interventions? We can use models from #HealthPsychology Our systematic review sh…

Apr 3, 2023 · 13 shares · 28,900 followers View post →
Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo
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RT @PLOSGPH: Daniella Watson conducted a systematic review aimed to determine whether maternal and child interventions that included behavi…

Apr 7, 2023 · 6 shares · 28,477 followers View post →
PLOS Global Public Health
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RT @DaniellaWatson_: How can we design better #Nutrition interventions? We can use models from #HealthPsychology Our systematic review sh…

Apr 3, 2023 · 13 shares · 11,038 followers View post →

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Caitlin Gardiner
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May 24, 2023 · 3 shares · 228 followers View post →
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RT @DaniellaWatson_: How can we design better nutrition programmes? ⬇️Read my story in @TC_Africa on how #HealthPsychology & #BehaviouralS…

May 24, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,022 followers View post →
PLOS Global Public Health
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RT @DaniellaWatson_: How can we design better nutrition programmes? ⬇️Read my story in @TC_Africa on how #HealthPsychology & #BehaviouralS…

May 24, 2023 · 3 shares · 11,038 followers View post →
Dr Daniella Watson
@DaniellaWatson_ · X

How can we design better nutrition programmes? ⬇️Read my story in @TC_Africa on how #HealthPsychology & #BehaviouralScience models can be used to understand people's lives & improve their health ➡️Story based on our paper published in @PLOSGPH journal https://t.co/PFKwznV10d https://t.co/kCGG0dKIbG

May 24, 2023 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 806 followers View post →
Julia Robinson
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RT @PLOSGPH: Daniella Watson conducted a systematic review aimed to determine whether maternal and child interventions that included behavi…

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Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo
@CKyobutungi · X

RT @PLOSGPH: Daniella Watson conducted a systematic review aimed to determine whether maternal and child interventions that included behavi…

Apr 7, 2023 · 6 shares · 28,477 followers View post →
Eric Ssegujja
@ssega2001 · X

RT @PLOSGPH: Daniella Watson conducted a systematic review aimed to determine whether maternal and child interventions that included behavi…

Apr 7, 2023 · 6 shares · 1,150 followers View post →
PLOS Global Public Health
@PLOSGPH · X

Daniella Watson conducted a systematic review aimed to determine whether maternal and child interventions that included behaviour change functions were effective. https://t.co/Y0gbnjSbkk https://t.co/NFEbzFf9IE

Apr 7, 2023 · 15 likes · 6 shares · 11,038 followers View post →
Preconception Network Australia
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RT @DaniellaWatson_: How can we design better #Nutrition interventions? We can use models from #HealthPsychology Our systematic review sh…

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RT @DaniellaWatson_: How can we design better #Nutrition interventions? We can use models from #HealthPsychology Our systematic review sh…

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Amanda
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RT @DaniellaWatson_: How can we design better #Nutrition interventions? We can use models from #HealthPsychology Our systematic review sh…

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Mary Barker
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RT @DaniellaWatson_: How can we design better #Nutrition interventions? We can use models from #HealthPsychology Our systematic review sh…

Apr 3, 2023 · 13 shares · 835 followers View post →
Equity & Health
@equitylist · X

RT @DaniellaWatson_: How can we design better #Nutrition interventions? We can use models from #HealthPsychology Our systematic review sh…

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Global Health Observ
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RT @DaniellaWatson_: How can we design better #Nutrition interventions? We can use models from #HealthPsychology Our systematic review sh…

Apr 3, 2023 · 13 shares · 6,539 followers View post →
Eric Ssegujja
@ssega2001 · X

RT @DaniellaWatson_: How can we design better #Nutrition interventions? We can use models from #HealthPsychology Our systematic review sh…

Apr 3, 2023 · 13 shares · 1,150 followers View post →
PLOS Global Public Health
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RT @DaniellaWatson_: How can we design better #Nutrition interventions? We can use models from #HealthPsychology Our systematic review sh…

Apr 3, 2023 · 13 shares · 11,038 followers View post →
Maca
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RT @DaniellaWatson_: How can we design better #Nutrition interventions? We can use models from #HealthPsychology Our systematic review sh…

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Kate Ward
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RT @DaniellaWatson_: How can we design better #Nutrition interventions? We can use models from #HealthPsychology Our systematic review sh…

Apr 3, 2023 · 13 shares · 768 followers View post →
Dr Daniella Watson
@DaniellaWatson_ · X

How can we design better #Nutrition interventions? We can use models from #HealthPsychology Our systematic review shows the Behaviour Change Wheel & COM-B functions that improve mother & child nutrition in communities in Africa, published in @PLOSGPH

Apr 3, 2023 · 34 likes · 13 shares · 806 followers View post →
Nutr Reviews
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Behaviour change interventions improve maternal and child nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review https://t.co/Cw8ndg7pZX

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