A qualitative study to explore mother’s experiences of a family MUAC project in two provinces in South Africa
Using CHWs to support mothers measuring MUAC in households was acceptable and feasible. CHWs provided ongoing good quality care, relevant advice and support, and empowered mothers. Family MUAC had wide ranging benefits for building relationships and peer support in communities and strengthened mothers perceived role in the care of her child.
Authors
- Silondile Luthuli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3078-526X)
- Christiane M. Horwood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4395-1423)
- Gilbert Tshitaudzi
- Lyn Haskins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3636-5370)
- Sphindile Mapumulo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4747-4858)
- Zandile Kubeka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4624-4097)
Institutions
- Department of Health (ZA)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-025-01003-7
- Primary Topic
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00