A Qualitative Exploration on Perceived Socio-Cultural Factors Contributing to Undernutrition Among Under-Fives in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania

• Main Authors: Gasto Frumence (Author), Yannan Jin (Author), Amalberga A. Kasangala (Author), Mary A. Mang'enya (Author), Saidah Bakar (Author), Bertha Ochieng (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: Under nutrition especially among under-fives is a major public health challenge in Tanzania. However, the contribution of cultural practices to child under nutrition is often overlooked. This study aimed to explore the perceived socio-cultural factors contributing to the persisting under...