Management challenges of supplementary feeding programs for severe acute malnutrition among children under five years: a qualitative study in Ethiopia
The feeding program encounters challenges due to limited access to healthcare, inconsistent availability of nutritional supplements, inadequate support for malnutrition, and delayed health-seeking behaviour. Addressing malnutrition begins before a child's birth and requires a comprehensive and long-term strategy. Intergenerational caregiving and effective collaboration between communities and healthcare workers can offer valuable insights.
Authors
- Kedir Teji Roba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6227-9594)
- Freek Colombijn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4815-8590)
- Ketema Degefa
- Luisa Schneider (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8305-8547)
Institutions
- Haramaya University (ET)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Discover Social Science and Health
- Published
- 2025-10-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s44155-025-00256-8
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation