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Use of mobile phones for behavior change communication to improve maternal, newborn and child health: a scoping review by Mildon, Alison, Sellen, Daniel

“…Behavior change communication (BCC) to improve health and caring practices is an integral component of efforts to improve maternal, newborn and child health…”
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Household food insecurity is negatively associated with achievement of prenatal intentions to feed only breast milk in the first six months postpartum by Francis, Jane, Mildon, Alison, Tarasuk, Valerie, Frank, Lesley

“…Household food insecurity (HFI) has been associated with suboptimal breastfeeding practices. Postpartum factors reported by caregivers include stressful life…”
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Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding among Haitian children under 6 months of age by Decelles, Stéphane, Nardocci, Milena, Mildon, Alison, Salameh, Bana, Batal, Malek

“…Objective. To identify the determinants of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among children under 6 months of age from three regions in the South and Grand'Anse…”
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Household food insecurity is prevalent in a cohort of postpartum women who registered in the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program in Toronto by Mildon, Alison, Francis, Jane, Stewart, Stacia, Underhill, Bronwyn, Ng, Yi Man, Rousseau, Christina, Tarasuk, Valerie, Di Ruggiero, Erica, Dennis, Cindy-Lee, O’Connor, Deborah L, Sellen, Daniel W

“…To assess the prevalence, severity and socio-demographic predictors of household food insecurity among vulnerable women accessing the Canada Prenatal Nutrition…”
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Determinants of continued breastfeeding in children aged 12-23 months in three regions of Haiti by Decelles, Stéphane, Nardocci, Milena, Mildon, Alison, Salameh, Bana, Sebai, Ines, Arasimowicz, Sabrina, Batal, Malek

“…To identify the prevalence and determinants of continued breastfeeding in Haitian children aged 12-23 months. Three cross-sectional surveys were conducted…”
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Protecting both infant and mother: perceptions of infant feeding practices in rural Haiti by Mildon, Alison, Decelles, Stéphane, Salameh, Bana, Sebai, Ines, Batal, Malek

“…# Background Global recommendations for optimal breastfeeding include early initiation, exclusivity for six months, and continued breastfeeding for two years…”
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Associations between use of expressed human milk at 2 weeks postpartum and human milk feeding practices to 6 months: a prospective cohort study with vulnerable women in Toronto, Canada by Mildon, Alison, Francis, Jane, Stewart, Stacia, Underhill, Bronwyn, Ng, Yi Man, Rousseau, Christina, Di Ruggiero, Erica, Dennis, Cindy-Lee, Kiss, Alex, O'Connor, Deborah L, Sellen, Daniel W

“…ObjectivesTo examine whether use of expressed human milk in the first two weeks postpartum is associated with cessation of human milk feeding and non-exclusive…”
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Breastfeeding rates are high in a prenatal community support program targeting vulnerable women and offering enhanced postnatal lactation support: a prospective cohort study by Francis, Jane, Mildon, Alison, Stewart, Stacia, Underhill, Bronwyn, Ismail, Samantha, Di Ruggiero, Erica, Tarasuk, Valerie, Sellen, Daniel W, O'Connor, Deborah L

“…In Canada, 91% of all mothers initiate breastfeeding, but 40-50% stop by 6 months and only 34% breastfeed exclusively for 6 months, with lower rates among…”
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High levels of breastmilk feeding despite a low rate of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months in a cohort of vulnerable women in Toronto, Canada by Mildon, Alison, Francis, Jane, Stewart, Stacia, Underhill, Bronwyn, Ng, Yi Man, Rousseau, Christina, Di Ruggiero, Erica, Dennis, Cindy‐Lee, O'Connor, Deborah L., Sellen, Daniel W.

“…Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for 6 months is a global public health goal, but measuring its achievement as a marker of population breastmilk feeding practices…”
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Effect on breastfeeding practices of providing in-home lactation support to vulnerable women through the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program: protocol for a pre/post intervention study by Mildon, Alison, Francis, Jane, Stewart, Stacia, Underhill, Bronwyn, Ng, Yi Man, Richards, Elle, Rousseau, Christina, Di Ruggiero, Erica, Dennis, Cindy-Lee, O'Connor, Deborah L, Sellen, Daniel W

“…Background Only one-third of Canadian infants are exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life as recommended. Skilled lactation support in the early…”
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Correction to: Effect on breastfeeding practices of providing in-home lactation support to vulnerable women through the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program: protocol for a pre/post intervention study by Mildon, Alison, Francis, Jane, Stewart, Stacia, Underhill, Bronwyn, Ng, Yi Man, Richards, Elle, Rousseau, Christina, Di Ruggiero, Erica, Dennis, Cindy-Lee, O'Connor, Deborah L, Sellen, Daniel W

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Characteristics of vulnerable women and their association with participation in a Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program site in Toronto, Canada by Francis, Jane, Ismail, Samantha, Mildon, Alison, Stewart, Stacia, Underhill, Bronwyn, Tarasuk, Valerie, Di Ruggiero, Erica, Kiss, Alex, Sellen, Daniel W, O'Connor, Deborah L

“…The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) supports community organizations to provide maternal-infant health services for socially/economically vulnerable…”
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Caractéristiques de femmes vulnérables en lien avec leur participation aux activités d’un centre du Programme canadien de nutrition prénatale à Toronto (Canada) by Francis, Jane, Ismail, Samantha, Mildon, Alison, Stewart, Stacia, Underhill, Bronwyn, Tarasuk, Valerie, Di Ruggiero, Erica, Kiss, Alex, Sellen, Daniel W., O'Connor, Deborah L.

“…IntroductionLe Programme canadien de nutrition prénatale (PCNP) soutient les organismes communautaires qui fournissent des services de santé maternelle et…”
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Behaviour Change Communication Using Mobile Phones: Implications for Infant and Young Child Feeding Interventions by Mildon, Alison, Sellen, Daniel

“…Abstract only…”
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Determinants of continued breastfeeding in children aged 12-23 months in three regions of Haiti/Determinantes de la continuacion de la lactancia materna en la poblacion infantil de entre 12 y 23 meses en tres regiones de Haiti/Determinantes do aleitamento materno continuado em criancas de 12 a 23 meses de idade em tres regioes do Haiti by Decelles, Stephane, Nardocci, Milena, Mildon, Alison, Salameh, Bana, Sebai, Ines, Arasimowicz, Sabrina, Batal, Malek

“…Objectives To identify the prevalence and determinants of continued breastfeeding in Haitian children aged 12-23 months. Methods Three cross-sectional surveys…”
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Integrating and coordinating programs for the management of anemia across the life course by Mildon, Alison, Lopez de Romaña, Daniel, Jefferds, Maria Elena D., Rogers, Lisa M., Golan, Jenna M., Arabi, Mandana

“…Anemia is a major global public health concern with a complex etiology. The main determinants are nutritional factors, infection and inflammation, inherited…”
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Review of intervention products for use in the prevention and control of anemia by Lopez de Romaña, Daniel, Mildon, Alison, Golan, Jenna, Jefferds, Maria Elena D, Rogers, Lisa M, Arabi, Mandana

“…Anemia remains a major public health problem, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The World Health Organization recommends several interventions to…”
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Vulnerable mothers' experiences breastfeeding with an enhanced community lactation support program by Francis, Jane, Mildon, Alison, Stewart, Stacia, Underhill, Bronwyn, Tarasuk, Valerie, Di Ruggiero, Erica, Sellen, Daniel, O'Connor, Deborah L.

“…The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) provides a variety of health and nutrition supports to vulnerable mothers and strongly promotes breastfeeding but…”
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Infant Feeding Practices in a Multi-Ethnic Cohort of Vulnerable Women Registered in the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program by Mildon, Alison Margaret

“…Background: Breastfeeding rates are lower among socio-economically vulnerable women in Canada. Improved access to skilled lactation support is one priority…”
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Can Fortification be Implemented in Rural African Communities Where Micronutrient Deficiencies are Greatest? Lessons from Projects in Malawi, Tanzania, and Senegal by Mildon, Alison, Klaas, Naomi, O'Leary, Melani, Yiannakis, Miriam

“…Background Fortifying common foods with micronutrients is an effective strategy for decreasing micronutrient deficiencies at a population level. National…”
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