How Maternal Education Impacts Child Health in Food-Insecure Households in Peru
Abstract
Children living in food-insecure homes in poor areas of Peru experience poor health outcomes at greater rates than their counterparts with higher socioeconomic status. The factors that contribute to poor health outcomes can be viewed through the levels of the Socioecological Model. At the interpersonal level, mothers play a unique role in determining the health outcomes of their child(ren). This systematic review aims to synthesize findings from mixed methods studies conducted in poor areas of Peru to determine how maternal education impacts child health. Using data from ten exemplar studies, the level of education of mothers, child health, resources readily available, and the success of nutrition education interventions are analyzed. The overall interpretation of the findings will be used to offer possible solutions and recommendations for interventions to increase child health in Peru.
Faculty Sponsors
Dr. Oyindamola Soremekun
Project Type
Event
Location
Alvin Sherman Library
Start Date
4-6-2021 12:00 PM
End Date
4-9-2021 12:00 PM
How Maternal Education Impacts Child Health in Food-Insecure Households in Peru
Alvin Sherman Library
Children living in food-insecure homes in poor areas of Peru experience poor health outcomes at greater rates than their counterparts with higher socioeconomic status. The factors that contribute to poor health outcomes can be viewed through the levels of the Socioecological Model. At the interpersonal level, mothers play a unique role in determining the health outcomes of their child(ren). This systematic review aims to synthesize findings from mixed methods studies conducted in poor areas of Peru to determine how maternal education impacts child health. Using data from ten exemplar studies, the level of education of mothers, child health, resources readily available, and the success of nutrition education interventions are analyzed. The overall interpretation of the findings will be used to offer possible solutions and recommendations for interventions to increase child health in Peru.
