Alive & Thrive, February 2022
It is important to identify and understand motivations of people who influence infant feeding and care practices as well as factors that facilitate and prevent exclusive breastfeeding when designing interventions. Social and behavior change interventions grounded in this understanding are critical to tailor responses that are respectful, genuine, and acceptable to the families and communities. Increasing health workers’ knowledge, skills, and motivation and identifying ways to overcome challenges are also key strategies.