Ch 6: Formative Research
Stunting is challenging or impossible to reverse after this age
36mo / 3y
The main dietary staple in Thailand
rice
IYFC stands for...
infant and young child feeding
This vitamin helps to increase calcium absorption
vitamin D
1 µg vitamin D is equal to __ IU
The critical “window of opportunity” to improve a child’s health status.
conception to 24mo
VHV stands for...
Village Health Volunteers
This is the recommended duration for exclusive breastfeeding according to the WHO
6 months
This population is at the highest risk of developing osteoporosis
postmenopausal women
The RDA for vitamin D, ages 1-70
600 IU
Enhances specialized food commodity acceptability & helps understanding of sharing practices
formative research
A 'tambon' is...
a cluster of 5-10 villages
Caregivers are unaware of the 'what' & 'why' of proper IYCF because of these 2 barriers
low income & lack of time
In the US, these 2 ethnic groups have the highest risk for fractures related to osteoporosis
In the US, voluntary fortification began in this year
1933
a model that draws from psychology, sociology, anthropology, & communications to help public health practitioners understand how to positively influence people’s behavior
social marketing
Global trends and projections for childhood stunting and underweight from 1990-2025, did what?
decreased / declined
This global initiative includes 10 steps to support mothers in breastfeeding & aims to create BF friendly healthcare environments worldwide
Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
This type of physical activity is most beneficial for increasing bone mass
weight bearing exercises
Sunscreen with an SPF of __ or greater suppresses vitamin D synthesis
8
one formative research method used to engage communities
community workshops, in-depth interviews, direct observations, focus group discussions, free lists, pile sorts
These health conditions have risen in Thailand since 1990
obesity, metabolic syndrome, diet related non-communicable diseases
This initiative in Bangladesh set to improve IYCF
Alive & Thrive
In adolescents, ___ has been shown to correlate with bone mineral density
lean body mass
This is associated with the highest morbidity, mortality, and institutionalization
hip fractures