Ariska Herlyawati and Nyoman Anita Damayanti (2020) A systematic review of strategies to overcome undernutrition in children in developing countries. EurAsian Journal of BioSciences, 14 (2). 2745- 2749. ISSN 1307-9867

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Abstract

Introduction: Undernutrition is a problem in child health around the world, especially in developing or low and middle-income countries. This systematic review aimed to identify various programs to overcome undernutrition in children under five years old in developing or low and middle countries. Methods: This study used PRISMA guidelines and searched the literature in several electronic databases. The criteria were limited to descriptive studies, cross-sectional and experimental studies published in 2015-2019. Results: National programs called JUNTOS and CRECER in Peru and unconditional child cash grant (CCG) in Nepal have shown successful result in reducing undernutrition in children and reducing stunting by >12% as well as studies in India and Pakistan at communities level through programs of participatory and learning action (PLA), creches, home visits, CARING trial, and the REFANI-P. Conclusion: The program should be performed at all levels and be focused on socioeconomic factors, health accessibilities, and education.

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