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Nourishing networks: A social-ecological analysis of a network intervention for improving household nutrition in Western Kenya

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  • DeLorme, Autumn L.
  • Gavenus, Erika R.
  • Salmen, Charles R.
  • Benard, Gor Ouma
  • Mattah, Brian
  • Bukusi, Elizabeth
  • Fiorella, Kathryn J.

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A growing body of research emphasizes the need to engage social networks in maternal and child nutrition interventions. However, an understanding of how interventions functionally engage not only mothers but fathers, grandparents, friends, and other social network members remains limited.

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  • DeLorme, Autumn L. & Gavenus, Erika R. & Salmen, Charles R. & Benard, Gor Ouma & Mattah, Brian & Bukusi, Elizabeth & Fiorella, Kathryn J., 2018. "Nourishing networks: A social-ecological analysis of a network intervention for improving household nutrition in Western Kenya," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 197(C), pages 95-103.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:197:y:2018:i:c:p:95-103
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.11.023
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