Low-birthweight Infant Feeding Exploration

Conditions

Health Condition 1: P071- Other low birth weight newborn

Linda Vesel, Lauren Spigel, Jnanindra Nath Behera, Roopa Bellad, Leena Das et al. (39 authors)

UNC Libraries2024-12-20

Feeding practices and growth patterns of moderately low birthweight infants in resource-limited settings: results from a multisite, longitudinal observational study

Linda Vesel, Roopa Bellad, Karim Manji, Friday Saidi, Esther Velásquez et al. (47 authors)

BMJ Open2023-02-0130 citations

10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067316

Mixed-methods, descriptive and observational cohort study examining feeding and growth patterns among low birthweight infants in India, Malawi and Tanzania: the LIFE study protocol

Linda Vesel, Lauren Spigel, Jnanindra Nath Behera, Roopa Bellad, Leena Das et al. (39 authors)

BMJ Open2021-12-0111 citations

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048216

Implementing the Dubowitz assessment of gestational age in India and Malawi: a cross-sectional study of participants in a training workshop

Krysten North, Roopa Bellad, Carl Bose, Sangappa Dhaded, Shivaprasad S. Goudar et al. (14 authors)

Journal of Global Health Reports2021-08-241 citations

10.29392/001c.25975

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Mother/infant pairs-Infant birthweight between 1500 and less than 2500 g Residence within catchment area of facility MotherÃ¢â?¬•s consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Mother/infant pairs-Infant very low birthweight Congenital abnormality that interferes with feeding Critical or severe illness jeopardizing early survival Plans to leave the study area before end of data collection

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Understand feeding options for LBW infants in LMIC settings, including current feeding practices, health outcomes, and potential interventionsTimepoint: Birth to 6 months of infant age	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Assess the acceptability and feasibility of a system-level IYCF intervention and the proposed infant feeding options for LBW infantsTimepoint: Birth to 6 months of infant age;Define and document the key outcomes (including growth, morbidity, and lack of success on MOM) for LBW infants under current practicesTimepoint: Birth to 6 months of infant age;Understand the current practices and standard of care (SOC) for feeding LBW infantsTimepoint: Birth to 6 months of infant age	—

Measure

Time frame

Assess the acceptability and feasibility of a system-level IYCF intervention and the proposed infant feeding options for LBW infantsTimepoint: Birth to 6 months of infant age;Define and document the key outcomes (including growth, morbidity, and lack of success on MOM) for LBW infants under current practicesTimepoint: Birth to 6 months of infant age;Understand the current practices and standard of care (SOC) for feeding LBW infantsTimepoint: Birth to 6 months of infant age

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Countries

India, Malawi, Tanzania

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shivaprasad S Goudar

KLE Academy of Higher Education and Researchs J N Medical College

sgoudar@jnmc.edu08312472891

Outcome results