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Family influences on health and nutrition practices of pregnant adolescents in Bangladesh
Journal Article published by Academic Journal in
This resource includes a brief summarizing key findings from qualitative research with pregnant adolescents in Bangladesh focused on prenatal care and nutrition practices, as well as a peer-reviewed publication based on the in-depth interviews. Interviews were conducted by trained peer interviewers with pregnant adolescents, adolescent mothers,…
Our First Baby: Health Education for Adolescents Who Are Pregnant Or First-Time Parents
Training Material published by Save the Children in
This Facilitator's Guide outlines nine small group sessions for pregnant adolescents and adolescents who are first-time mothers and their male partners. The sessions address such issues as the care of the mother during pregnancy, exclusive breastfeeding, sexually transmitted infections, and gender-based violence.
Case Study on Adolescent Inclusion in the Care Group Approach—The Nigeria Experience
Journal Article published by Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN), USAID in
This article documents the experiences of adolescent girls in selected towns in Northern Nigeria participating in care groups of 10–15 trained volunteer community-based health educators. Their experiences were captured through focus group discussions and key informant interviews. It highlights key learning points (barriers, boosters, and best…
Nutrition International Call to Action #ShellGrowIntoIt
Informational Infographic published by Nutrition International in
This five-page document outlines Nutrition International's Call to Action to ensure that girls have access to adequate nutrition so they can reach their full potential. The document briefly summarizes the issues surrounding malnutrition and anemia in girls, what Nutrition International is doing, and what the reader can do to support girls…
Strengthening the Health Sector Response to Adolescent Health and Development
Brief published by WHO in
This document describes the WHO Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development (WHO/CAH)'s 4S framework to strengthen the response of the health sector to adolescents, CAH's approach to scaling up health service provision to adolescents, and the objectives of CAH's work in focus countries.