Can women empowerment boost dietary diversity among children aged 6-23 months in sub-Saharan Africa?

Richard Gyan AboagyeIrene Esi DonkohJoshua OkyereAbdul-Aziz SeiduBright Opoku AhinkorahOlumuyiwa Omonaiye

Published in: Tropical medicine and health (2024)

Insufficient dietary diversity is evident among children aged 6-23 months in sub-Saharan Africa. MDD in children is influenced by women's empowerment. Policies and interventions promoting women's empowerment can enhance MDD, especially for vulnerable groups in rural and poorer households. It is crucial to leverage media and poverty reduction strategies to improve MDD among children in sub-Saharan African countries.

Keyphrases

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