Policy and stakeholder analysis of infant and young child feeding programmes in Sri Lanka

• Main Authors: Sanjeeva S. P. Godakandage (Author), Upul Senarath (Author), Hiranya S. Jayawickrama (Author), Indika Siriwardena (Author), S. W. A. D. A. Wickramasinghe (Author), Prasantha Arumapperuma (Author), Sathyajith Ihalagama (Author), Srisothinathan Nimalan (Author), Ramanathan Archchuna (Author), Claudio Umesh (Author), Shahadat Uddin (Author), Anne Marie Thow (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Abstract Background Infant and young child feeding practices (IYCF) play a critical role in growth and development of children. A favourable environment supported by appropriate policies and positive contributions from all stakeholders are prerequisites for achieving optimal IYCF practices. This stu...